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Do current penalties against drink-driving lack bite? Would a lifetime driving ban serve as a better deterrence?Public transport is efficient and affordable; I don't understand why people need to drive unless it is for work.文件倉Raymond CheungSometimes you cannot choose when you have an accident. But you can choose not to drink and drive.Yi Heng TeoIf anyone is caught drink driving, even without being in an accident, the licence should be taken away and the driver banned for life. This way, he/she does not have the chance ever to kill anyone on the road, at least in Singapore.Sarah Sum-CampbellConfiscate the car; let the drunken driver continue to pay instalments without a car. A ban for life or a period is ineffective as people aren't afraid of authority. Worse still, if they drive under disqualification, there is no insurance coverage.Simon ChayIs it a good idea to consider a pupil's character under the Direct School Admissions (DSA) scheme? How can character be assessed?At that age, it might be 存倉 little too early for them to develop a real character.Tay Yong HongHow can character be measured? Which trait is better then another? Testimonials can also be fabricated. In due course, more stress may be created.Annie NgWill replacing PSLE T-scores with grade bands create other problems? And will it help to reduce stress?Grade bands are good as it prevents a person from being dragged down by one subject. Many pupils who have relatively good marks for three subjects have been penalised by one subject they are poor in, resulting in a drop in their T-score. However, the grading system itself will probably not result in a drop in stress levels.Qi Siang NgStep away from using PSLE to determine one's eligibility for a school of choice. Have a separate test/exam for admission. The PSLE will give the child the sense of accomplishment. There will be no fail grades in the admission test. It will be a real shame if a child gets high scores in the PSLE but can't get into a school of his choice.David Chow自存倉