Word: singaporeans
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Some Americans are outraged at the cruel punishment Fay will receive for what seems like a rather insignificant crime. Others congratulate the Singaporean government on its impending human pinata-fest. More than one stodgy middle class American who has had the antenna ripped off his car has said, "All I know, Geraldo, is that Fay kid sure won't be picking up any spray-paint cans any time soon...
...debate rages on: Is life better here, with our broken antennas, or in Singapore, with a few broken behinds? I offer the letter from my Singaporean friend, Hap Pee Man, for the enlightenment of news-starved Crimson readers...
With our system, which makes an example out of criminals, we have created a model society. Without any significant crime on our streets, we have pursued an economic miracle. Singaporean industry thrives. American companies like Coca-Cola, Exxon and IBM all invest in Singapore because they can make money in our country...
...Singaporean judge sentenced an 18-year-old American student at a Singapore high school to be beaten with a rattan cane, spend four months in jail and pay a $2,230 fine -- all for spraypainting cars and other acts of vandalism...
Most citizens would agree with Goh, the small businessman: "We have plenty of freedom here, except political freedom." And for most, that is just fine. Singapore is a nation of immigrants from countries historically ravaged by chaos and poverty. The average Singaporean is conservative and family- oriented, and cares most about two things: money and security. He approves of hanging drug dealers and locking up gangsters without trial. He has struck a simple social contract, accepting limits on personal freedom in return for prosperity and stability. What holds the deal together is the country's lack of corruption. When officials...