Singapore is a Sim City to it's government?

Answer 1

Singapore has done astonishingly well compared to its neighbours, especially considering it was an impoverished swamp just 50 years ago. It's a shiny futuristic country with a higher standard of living than most western democracies, including the US. I don't know that the Singaporean government is exactly authoritarian, but it's also not exactly a democracy as it claims - whatever it is, it's done a good job so far.

And as far as the chewing gum thing, yes it's a fairly harsh law but it's a novelty law as well - excepting the Singaporean position on pornography its criminal law is very similar to the standard found in most western democracies. It's basically just like a cleaner version of Manhattan.

I assume the Sim City reference is meant to suggest that the Singaporean government is lacking in compassion or empathy and governs like its a game. I don't know enough to comment really - but if that is the case, it might even be a good thing if the intention is to improve society. In much the same way doctors can't effectively treat their family members.

Answer 2

The mayor of New York banned smoking in bars and pubs.That so many people allow a trumped up self righteous millionaire to control their lives and spread his misery is beyond me. Forget about Singapore. Its 2 far away.

Answer 3

I lived in "singers" many years ago as a young boy,dad was stationed at seletar,tengah&changi-dunno about a sim city&the government though,but it was bloody hot...brill!!!(ARE YOU OUT THERE DAVID NUNNS?!!!)

Answer 4

No, governing is never as simple as clicking a few buttons.

Answer 5

Who knows !

Answer 6

wow,,, this country has laws that prohibit chewing gum,,,,,,,