Is this a free country or a police state?

[kelvin070]

No one would expect nor want you to do that Kelvin. Be yourself.

I'd like to still know what you have against the US? Why are you singling the US out so much? (especially given that Britain is complicit in all of your complaints against the US)

When it comes to politics its often USA versus the rest of the world if you been following the global politics closely.

 

[kelvin070]

The lastest development is tensions with China abt its currency valuation.

 

[edgray]

When it comes to politics its often USA versus the rest of the world if you been following the global politics closely.

well in some ways I suppose it is. So in what way is this thread linked to that reason?

 

[kelvin070]

well in some ways I suppose it is. So in what way is this thread linked to that reason?

If you are talking abt linkage, so far there are 42 postings here and nobody has addressed the topic proper.

 

[Meirionnydd]

If you are talking abt linkage, so far there are 42 postings here and nobody has addressed the topic proper.

Because the topic itself is ridiculous.

The United States is not a police state. There mere assertion of that fact is utterly baseless and devoid of any type of substance.

If you want a Police State, go to North Korea. Or perhaps, Singapore.

 

[kelvin070]

I don't think those factors you mentioned are a prerequisite for being an ally of the United States.

Fair enough but at least there is some good working relationshp and understanding without being critical of our kind of democracy, freedom and human rights practices.

 

[Minor Axis]

Rigid minded people who seem to think that the constitution laid out by the foundng fathers is the most perfect document.

It's your right to think that rigid social order and security is the most important factors in society. And that personal rights mean nothing. Fine and dandy, go live in Singapore.

 

[kelvin070]

It's your right to think that rigid social order and security is the most important factors in society. And that personal rights mean nothing. Fine and dandy, go live in Singapore.

We have proven ourselves and it worked well for us and nobody can copy us. I been living here all my life for your info.

 

[Tuxx]

haha, USA, and lol crazy police. Someone was too big for their pants when they joined the force.
I don't care if anyone criticizes the country i live in

 

[kelvin070]

 

[Minor Axis]

We have proven ourselves and it worked well for us and nobody can copy us.

I'm not sure how many would want to copy you. Lets ask some of those arbitrarily arrested and sitting in jail...

 

[kelvin070]

Because the topic itself is ridiculous.

The United States is not a police state. There mere assertion of that fact is utterly baseless and devoid of any type of substance.

If you want a Police State, go to North Korea. Or perhaps, Singapore.

Ok, thats your opinion. Fair enough.

 

[kelvin070]

I'm not sure how many would want to copy you. Lets ask some of those arbitrarily arrested and sitting in jail...

What really matters is that the government of Singapore has delivered the goods, the people are happy, we have a very high savings rate, people here are well educated, we have built strong pillars for generations to come. If you wanna borrow money from us to settle your $12T debt we should be able to oblige.:24::24::24:

 

[Azazel]

 

[dt3]

You are narrow minded cuz you think the pinnacle of success is purely based on freedom and democracy.

But you're not narrow minded because you think the pinnacle of success is financial achievement?

 

[kelvin070]

But you're not narrow minded because you think the pinnacle of success is financial achievement?[/QUOTE
I quoted much more than the financial aspects. Read again pls. I was expecting a negative rep from you like wat you did before:24:

 

[dt3]

I quoted much more than the financial aspects. Read again pls. I was expecting a negative rep from you like wat you did before:24:

At least I didn't report you to the Thought Police and have you detained indefinitely without trial. :dunno

 

[kelvin070]

At least I didn't report you to the Thought Police and have you detained indefinitely without trial. :dunno

Its our advantage and US advantage to make use of the Internal Securty Act and detain suspected terrorists without trial. Singapore is a major terrorists target cuz we have a heavy american interest here.

 

[dt3]

Its our advantage and US advantage to make use of the Internal Securty Act and detain suspected terrorists without trial. Singapore is a major terrorists target cuz we have a heavy american interest here.

To an extent I applaud your country's anti-terrorism efforts, but infringing on basic human rights under the ambiguous guise of "security" is wrong.

 

[kelvin070]

To an extent I applaud your country's anti-terrorism efforts, but infringing on basic human rights under the ambiguous guise of "security" is wrong.

I disagree. We cant have seperate laws for terrorists and locals. Besides terrorists some llocal muslims are being indoctrinated by intenet sources to bomb key installations here. We are a small island and very vulnerable - surrounded by muslim countries like Israel.