• AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      It’s like gateway drug of crimes. JK, It all goes back to litering, gum has lots of wrappers and the inedible gum itself. No gum helps build the SG culture of zero tolerance for crimes. If you teach children even the smallest of crimes have serious repercussions they will be less likely to commit future crimes. At least that’s the idea, it’s easier in a rich country where people have their basic needs fulfilled.

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        11 months ago

        Sounds like it would teach them to fear and blindly trust authority. Which I’m sure sounds fine to them.

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        11 months ago

        You can swallow gum. Not sure why that myth exists. It’ll pass whole and come out with the rest of your shit.