Forumites would you live in a totalitarian state?

[1of1]

and why?

[Hortical]

It's a losing proposition. Loss of rights = abuse.

[Bruce]

I Already Do....Wisconistan.

and why?

Scott Walker has turned Wisconsin into a sh!t hole. Today, he finally came back to Wisconsin after campaigning for President Of The United States and signed a restrictive anti-abortion bill into law.

Given that the majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are close personal
friends of Walker, it is now legal for Republicans to commit rape as they see fit
and force the women, no mater how young, to bear their demon spawn. I would not be surprised if being Republican can be used as a defense in court
against rape charges. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will back it up.

[Gamma]

yes.

I came on here about 10 years ago in favour of the benevolent dictator. many of us admire castro despite the fact the fact that he is a dictator because of what he has been able to do for his country despite the embargo.

when you compare castro, jerry rawlings and LKY to idi amin or papa doc there is a distinct difference

[Gamma]

does Singapore see it that way?

[Karl]

If that is the only type states existing at that time!!!

[Peter R]

:eek LOL

I wouldn't live in a totalitarian state where the state controls EVERYTHING... but then again, when you're in the matrix, aren't we already doing so?

[Assasin]

As long as I can travel and leave when I want to. More than anything freedom of Movement.

[Karl]

:eek LOL

I wouldn't live in a totalitarian state where the state controls EVERYTHING... but then again, when you're in the matrix, aren't we already doing so?

Would you prefer - If there were no democratic run states?!
...or as the world currently is, NO!

[Muadib]

For anybody puzzled at the state of Jamaica..

The bizarre sentiment displayed on this forum towards Singapore should answer all questions..

"We love Castro.. not so much LKY !"

lol ! woiee !

The madness that permeates is an off-shoot of our quixotic dalliances in the 70's... I suppose we can blame this over-correction to the black man experience.. but then why are not all black men driven off the path of Critical Thinking ?

Too many rebels.. not enough Critical Thinkers..

[Rockman]

Spot on!

[Rockman]

The white flag is of critical importance ?

[Hortical]

does Singapore see it that way?

The ruling People’s Action Party has run a de facto one-party state since independence in 1965. The government limits the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association using overly broad legal provisions on security, public order, morality, and racial and religious harmony. The government requires a police permit for any cause-related gathering.

Outdoor gatherings of five or more persons still require police permits. The city-state’s Speakers Corner—where people may demonstrate, perform, and hold exhibitions—remains the only outdoor space where uncensored speech is allowed in the country.
The Registrar of Societies must approve associations of 10 or more members, and can deny approval if it deems a body “prejudicial to public peace, welfare or good order.” - Human Rights Watch

[Mosiah]

Scott Walker has turned Wisconsin into a sh!t hole. Today, he finally came back to Wisconsin after campaigning for President Of The United States and signed a restrictive anti-abortion bill into law.

Given that the majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court are close personal
friends of Walker, it is now legal for Republicans to commit rape as they see fit
and force the women, no mater how young, to bear their demon spawn. I would not be surprised if being Republican can be used as a defense in court
against rape charges. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will back it up.

I'm on the floor! First, Wisconistan , then demon spawn LOL, and as if that was not enough, "being Republican as a defence in court"!

Hilarious!!!

[Gamma]

so the question is what rights are people willing to give up for security o to feel secure, in their person and economically.

it is very hard to argue that Singapore does not provide those 2 options. what is the crime rate like there?

all this begs the philosophical debate of whether too much freedom is the cause of our social/societal ills.