don's life in Savannah as a student

Chewing Gum Ban in Singapore

Whenever there is a discussion about Singapore, the chewing gum ban would be mentioned. It is not surprising that there is so much talk about the ban because there isn't such a ban that exist in any other part of the world.

Here's the deal:

"Chewing gum is banned in Singapore under the "Regulation of Imports and Exports (Chewing Gum) Regulations." Except for chewing gum of therapeutic value, the "importing" of chewing gum into Singapore is absolutely banned.

A common misconception among citizens is that personal use quantities of chewing gum are allowed into Singapore. However, according to the set of Regulations, "importing" means to "bring or cause to be brought into Singapore by land, water or air from any place which is outside Singapore ..." any goods, even if they are not for purposes of trade. The set of Regulations also does not make any provisions for personal use quantities to be brought into Singapore. Therefore, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is technically prohibited." (Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_gum_ban_in_Singapore)

Look at the effect of this. Clean streets, enjoyable ride on the trains without the fear of getting any unwanted, disgusting remains from someone's mouth cavity stucked on your bums. Can't they see the benefits? Instead, proclaiming that Singapore's government hasn't given free choice to her people. Absolute nonsensical statement, and so foolish of anyone who say such things.


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Go ahead and fight for your rights! Fight for your rights to spit anywhere you want; fight for your rights to litter; fight for your rights to sabotage the transport system anytime; fight for your rights to vandalise any public places with spray paints! If that's what you want!

Fight it like the man who blew himself up in public places. You can be like him.
:)

posted by Don Low @ 9:22 AM