Hammurabi's Code of laws are very strict, and the punishment usually is appropriate for the crime. (If you steal something, your hand is cut off.) He had very strict laws because it would keep his people in line. Nobody wants to commit even a small crime because the penalty is so great. Modern day Singapore has a similar philosophy. So I challenged some of you to find some of the laws that Singapore enforced and many of you came back with some great info... here are the highlights:
- Failure to flush a public toilet after use could attract hefty fines
- shoplifting and theft are considered SERIOUS offenses... in the US, they're not.
- the sale of GUM is prohibited
- bungee jumping is illegal
- if you are convicted of littering 3 times, you will have to clean the streets on sundays, and wear a sign that says "I'm a litterer" (We are still determining the truth of this claim.)
- serious crimes like weapons offenses could attract the death penalty
- smoking is ILLEGAL in public places - Entering Singapore with cigarettes is considered an offense.
Thank you to all of the students who contributed to this information... I'd love to hear your comments on the situation...
4 Comments:
I think that we should have laws like that. If we did we wouldn't have that many jails. And look on the bright side you won't have to see anyone eles's bissnes,and never ever get gum on your shoes. We would be so happy and we would all feel safe.Thats just my opinion. I think its the only way to let people know you are serious about how your cities look and your economy up and running.
--Megan
That would be horrible!!!! I mean yah it would be cool and all but come on that would just make people leave....I noe I would
I think these laws are very crazy. At the same time, I think it is good because this reduced the crimes in Singapore. These laws can be good and bad.
I don't think I'd really have a problem with those laws..O.o.. We could learn a few things from Singapore.
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