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Hayashi · 11-30-2005, 04:13 AM

Allow me to voice another perspective. I'm coming from the viewpoint of a citizen.
What are laws for? Ultimately, the protection of a country's citizens, to regulate the behaviour of society by stating what is unacceptable behaviour.
Do I agree with some of our laws? No, I don't. Am I glad the law (taken as a whole) are what they are? Yes I am.
Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world. I feel safe walking home at 3 am in the morning without fear of being mugged or robbed. Do we have crime? Yes, some of them quite sensational. Do I feel safe at home? Very.
I would also like to point out that Van Tuong was treated no differently then a Singaporean. As a Singaporean, why should the law treat a foreigner any different? Would you expect your country's judiciary to treat foreigners any differently from your own citizens?

11-30-2005, 04:13 AM	#78
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 64 Posts: 1,699	Allow me to voice another perspective. I'm coming from the viewpoint of a citizen. What are laws for? Ultimately, the protection of a country's citizens, to regulate the behaviour of society by stating what is unacceptable behaviour. Do I agree with some of our laws? No, I don't. Am I glad the law (taken as a whole) are what they are? Yes I am. Singapore is one of the safest countries in the world. I feel safe walking home at 3 am in the morning without fear of being mugged or robbed. Do we have crime? Yes, some of them quite sensational. Do I feel safe at home? Very. I would also like to point out that Van Tuong was treated no differently then a Singaporean. As a Singaporean, why should the law treat a foreigner any different? Would you expect your country's judiciary to treat foreigners any differently from your own citizens? __________________ I visit IW occasionally...