Essential And Non-Essential Services

In these times of economic depression, radical measures may be needed.

We have to examine what are essential and non-essential services. I count those environment officers nabbing litterbugs as being non-essential. Where in the world does the state employ 2000 odd such "people" for catching others who litter.

To be better deployed, they should be retrained as cleaners instead. That way, it engages them more productively.

Schools should be shut and students can learn from home. There are always books available and online resources.

From my experience for the learning program I enrolled in, I was actually looking up to the lecturers for that extra "spark" but this was so wanting.

I found a better substitute in reading and surfing the web for learning resources. Especially good books written by practitioners and authoritative sources.

What about security personnel save those who have to ensure the safe accompaniment of huge hoards of cash? And others in the armed forces? Can they be rotated and more effectively employed on a tighter and smaller workforce?

Every nook and cranny should not be overlooked as we trim down costs for non-essential services and redeploy resources for other essential projects like infrastructure and tourism.