tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35897761.post4666331502684722798..comments2023-07-07T12:13:03.523+03:00Comments on jafferblog: How to change the culture of a nationMark Jaffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06472415349302170106noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35897761.post-60497238967826966292008-08-11T20:26:00.000+03:002008-08-11T20:26:00.000+03:00-In Response to free's comment.I think the whole p...-In Response to free's comment.<BR/><BR/>I think the whole proportional punishment comes down to education and openness to abuse. If the law assigns the same punishment regardless of social-economic status, and all people are made aware of the new law, and punishment involved, then it is acceptable. For example it is clear to everyone that chewing gum or spitting is illegal, because there are signs everywhere. If you spit or chew gum you are willfully breaking the law. Its not like either of those activities are considered polite or necessary for the enjoyment of life.<BR/><BR/>However if it oversteps basic rights then I think it is unacceptable. <BR/><BR/>I think there are a few other countries that could do with stricter laws and punishments especially relating to littering and general courtesy. Singapore is a great city. The cleanest and most efficient I've ever visited. The rest of the cities in the world could learn a thing or two from Singapore, not only about cleanliness but also public transportation and urban planning.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12242988124345293513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35897761.post-30650724244025845612008-05-05T18:09:00.000+03:002008-05-05T18:09:00.000+03:00Hi free, thanks for stopping by and commenting and...Hi free, thanks for stopping by and commenting and for the enlightenment about how things work in Singapore.<BR/><BR/>I have a question - do the benefits of having litter-free streets outweigh the burden of living with the punishments for littering?<BR/><BR/>I'm interested to see where you think the line should be drawn so that the punishment is in proportion to the crime and yet the deterrent is effective enough.Mark Jaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472415349302170106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35897761.post-26341083734789855812008-05-03T20:38:00.000+03:002008-05-03T20:38:00.000+03:00Hi Mark,I'm a Singaporean and the campaigns only w...Hi Mark,<BR/><BR/>I'm a Singaporean and the campaigns only work because there's significant punishment involved. Lee Kuan Yew's iron fist is legendary.<BR/><BR/>e.g. No littering campaign - works because if you get caught, it's a $1000 fine and you have to do corrective-work-order (CWO), where you put on a bright luminous vest and clean up public places.<BR/><BR/>e.g. Courtesy campaign; Speak Good English Movement; - doesn't work because there's no huge stick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947303666193914950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35897761.post-1600476153496566662008-05-01T10:15:00.000+03:002008-05-01T10:15:00.000+03:00Hi Scott, thanks for stopping by and for the encou...Hi Scott, thanks for stopping by and for the encouragement.Mark Jaffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472415349302170106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35897761.post-91980047014519603652008-05-01T00:45:00.000+03:002008-05-01T00:45:00.000+03:00Mark,Thanks for posting this. That's a great way ...Mark,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for posting this. That's a great way to affect change. Create a culture of expectancy and the change will come. Blessings in Egypt.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335250605298114236noreply@blogger.com