I wonder why people across the world keep electing corrupt politicians to office again and again.

Many Asian countries suffer from this malaise.

Singapore is an exception, which has done extremely well at international level despite having no natural resources. Almost zero corruption, meritocratic, competitive and hard working people's representatives who are highly educated and highly capable. Discrimination is almost non-existent. That creates a conducive environment in which every citizen gives his or her best to the country.

To think that the current government in Sri Lanka was endorsed by the Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka, makes me wonder what kind of monks you have. Do your monks endorse corruption?

Did you vote based on race and religion, which took precedence over corruption? Looks like you did. Do the majority in your country treat the minorities and the non Buddhist as equals?

Why did your government take loans from China on unfavorable terms, which is probably one of the major causes of your present dilemma?

I am sorry if I sound uncaring. These are the questions you need to ask now, if you are serious about your future because if not for this crisis you will never ask such questions.

Meanwhile, I wish you good luck. And my sympathies.