Singapore’s government just broke ground on a massive new airport terminal, but hardworking Americans should ask why their tax dollars aren’t building projects this bold. Terminal 5 will double Changi Airport’s size, swallowing over 1,000 hectares of land. This mega-terminal reeks of globalist ambitions—prioritizing foreign travelers over local needs.
The price tag hasn’t been disclosed, but taxpayers will foot the bill for this luxury hub. Singapore Airlines gets a shiny new home while everyday citizens face rising costs. This is what happens when bureaucrats chase flashy rankings instead of practical solutions.
Changi’s expansion lets the government control air travel through a single choke point. Consolidating airlines under one roof means fewer choices for passengers and more power for regulators. Free markets thrive with competition, not top-down planning.
Asia’s travel boom is fueling a race to build palaces for tourists. While Singapore chases “world’s best airport” trophies, American airports struggle with basic maintenance. Our leaders should fix crumbling highways before catering to foreign elites.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong claims this project is about “growth,” but real growth comes from empowering businesses, not government megaprojects. Asia’s authoritarian regimes love monuments to their own vanity—America builds through free enterprise.
Terminal 5 promises pandemic-proof operations, a thinly veiled excuse for more surveillance and restrictions. Remember when lockdowns crushed small businesses while airports got bailouts? This is permanent control disguised as preparedness.
Other Asian nations like China and Thailand are also expanding airports, creating a regional arms race. Meanwhile, U.S. travel infrastructure rots. Globalism rewards connected insiders, not Main Street workers.
Singapore’s leaders may boast about their glass-and-steel temple to tourism, but Americans know better. True strength isn’t measured in airport size—it’s built by liberty, innovation, and putting citizens first. Let’s focus on fixing America before worshipping foreign vanity projects.
