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I guess I qualify pro-Singapore since I live here and often seem to be defending it (albeit mostly from people who grossly misunderstand the place and/or think

I guess I qualify pro-Singapore since I live here and often seem to be defending it (albeit mostly from people who grossly misunderstand the place and/or think that the ability to chew gum is some sort of god given right). I hate the proposal, of course. Plain and simple. It still doesn't make PAP a fascist dictatorship or a police state, though. Plus, while censorship and control over the American media is a lot more subtly done, I think it's almost as pervasive as it is here.

wnight 13y ago
> while censorship and control over the American media You seem awful fixated on the USA. If you're trying to make Singapore sound nice, try setting your sights on a well run humanitarian country and discuss the parallels, don't talk about how the USA is bad too. > I hate the proposal, of course. Plain and simple. > It still doesn't make PAP a fascist dictatorship or a police state Depends. Mention gay people, lviing in Singapore, in a positive light, on your website in defiance of the law (assuming it passes) and see what they do. That's a better test than you assuring us it's just fine. But, at that, the basic intent is repressive and undemocratic. I think it is dictatorial for a government to restrict what their citizens can see, read, or hear because without informed consent people can't knowingly consent to being governed. That this is attempted - and not immediately responded to as attempted treason - is a sign a government already views its citizens as its property. If you'd set your sights a bit (err, a lot) higher than the USA you might find some countries or organizations or at least ideals worthy of respect and emulation.