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Singapore Sucks!
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Basic Info
<TABLE class="profileTable info_table" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=label>Type:</TD><TD class=data>Common Interest - Travel
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=label>Description:</TD><TD class=data>"The best government is one that governs least" is the kind of quote that puts a frown on the faces of Singaporean lawmakers. While Singapore has enjoyed stable economic growth for decades now, its people and culture have not progressed forward. Prolonged periods of tight government control on all aspects of life have created an atmosphere of workaholism because there is simply nothing else to do. The purposes of this group are to raise awareness for people from everywhere in the world about the current state of Singapore and for members to vent their frustration.
It is believed among many forward-thinking Singaporeans that their control-freak government has hindered creativity and cultural progress. For that Singapore needs a liberal government... and for that to happen Singaporeans have to change and have to start asking for a change.
Some key facts highlighting the Singapore's backwardness in a number of areas are listed below:
1. In 2008, Singapore ranks 153rd out of 195 nations by Reporters Without Borders in the Worldwide Press Freedom Index, just slightly ahead of countries like Cuba and China.
2. In a similar index, Singapore ranks 154th out of 195 in the Freedom House press freedom world ranking.
3. Singapore uses the death penalty extensively and has, according to Amnesty International, the world's highest execution rate relative to population size.
4. In Singapore, post-mortem organ donation has been made mandatory under the Human Organ Transplant Act, which kicks in once a patient is legally defined dead (under the Interpretation Act).
5. Government agencies have been known to use or threaten to use litigation against bloggers and other Internet content providers. The Internet in Singapore is almost devoid of political discussion and dissent only occurs on websites and discussion forums run from outside the country.
6. The city-state's Media Development Agency (MDA) has banned a long list of films and other forms of expressions that contain "political" or "sexually offensive" materials.
7. Despite the fact that Singlish is the most widely used language in Singapore, the language is carefully avoided by the broadcast media and rarely used in public speeches.
8. Singapore is a major supporter of the Burmese military junta, which lives on Singapore's supply of arms, communications network, and health care.
9. The list contineus...
"Disclaimer: This group exists to critique the policies of Singapore's government, especially the PAP, and to spread awareness of the plight of Singaporeans. It does not intend to attack the citizens of Singapore, and any aspects of the group that could be construed as threatening, such as the group picture, are strictly tongue-in-cheek."
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Contact Info
<TABLE class="profileTable info_table" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=label>Email:</TD><TD class=data>
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=label>Location:</TD><TD class=data>Singapore, Singapore
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Singapore Sucks!
Global
Basic Info
<TABLE class="profileTable info_table" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=label>Type:</TD><TD class=data>Common Interest - Travel
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=label>Description:</TD><TD class=data>"The best government is one that governs least" is the kind of quote that puts a frown on the faces of Singaporean lawmakers. While Singapore has enjoyed stable economic growth for decades now, its people and culture have not progressed forward. Prolonged periods of tight government control on all aspects of life have created an atmosphere of workaholism because there is simply nothing else to do. The purposes of this group are to raise awareness for people from everywhere in the world about the current state of Singapore and for members to vent their frustration.
It is believed among many forward-thinking Singaporeans that their control-freak government has hindered creativity and cultural progress. For that Singapore needs a liberal government... and for that to happen Singaporeans have to change and have to start asking for a change.
Some key facts highlighting the Singapore's backwardness in a number of areas are listed below:
1. In 2008, Singapore ranks 153rd out of 195 nations by Reporters Without Borders in the Worldwide Press Freedom Index, just slightly ahead of countries like Cuba and China.
2. In a similar index, Singapore ranks 154th out of 195 in the Freedom House press freedom world ranking.
3. Singapore uses the death penalty extensively and has, according to Amnesty International, the world's highest execution rate relative to population size.
4. In Singapore, post-mortem organ donation has been made mandatory under the Human Organ Transplant Act, which kicks in once a patient is legally defined dead (under the Interpretation Act).
5. Government agencies have been known to use or threaten to use litigation against bloggers and other Internet content providers. The Internet in Singapore is almost devoid of political discussion and dissent only occurs on websites and discussion forums run from outside the country.
6. The city-state's Media Development Agency (MDA) has banned a long list of films and other forms of expressions that contain "political" or "sexually offensive" materials.
7. Despite the fact that Singlish is the most widely used language in Singapore, the language is carefully avoided by the broadcast media and rarely used in public speeches.
8. Singapore is a major supporter of the Burmese military junta, which lives on Singapore's supply of arms, communications network, and health care.
9. The list contineus...
"Disclaimer: This group exists to critique the policies of Singapore's government, especially the PAP, and to spread awareness of the plight of Singaporeans. It does not intend to attack the citizens of Singapore, and any aspects of the group that could be construed as threatening, such as the group picture, are strictly tongue-in-cheek."
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Contact Info
<TABLE class="profileTable info_table" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=label>Email:</TD><TD class=data>
</TD></TR><TR><TD class=label>Location:</TD><TD class=data>Singapore, Singapore
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