[Lexinom]

I hate to say this, but if one is a decent, law-abiding capitalist Singapore looks like one of the finest cities in the world in which to live. Would be very interested, in fact, in hearing about what life is really like from anyone who has spent time there.

[BGHater]

I lived there for over 3 years.

Massive police state. No free speech, no liberty, no dissent to the Gov’t, massive foreign worker programs, no gun rights.

But it's clean.

[atomic_dog]

I spent time there in the 80’s with USN. It was clean and pretty safe. OTOH possession of two guns (defined as trafficking) of any type for any reason will get you hanged too.

[Bobibutu]

I lived there in the 70s. The joke was “if you liked Nazi Germany, you'll love Singapore”. Clean, orderly, primarily 3 races and religions living in respectful harmony. You can get what ever you want, sex, drugs, etc. and as long do don't wave a red flag in the cops face - you can do what you please. Great waterskiing, history, food and cool people.

So, yes - if one is a decent, law-abiding capitalist Singapore looks like one of the finest cities in the world in which to live.

It is ... the cops take no sh*t from anyone - and have the power to do as they wish to keep the order.

[Nate505]

If one is a good slave Singapore looks awesome!

But if one believes in freedom, it looks like one the worst places in the world.

But hey, it’s clean and safe and many times clean and safe trumps freedom.