[Just another Joe]

Please explain how these "limited freedoms" affected your life in Singapore.

Spit in public on the grass, on the sidewalk, on a building and see what happens.
Chew gum in public and see what happens.

Yeh, you can walk down the sidewalk in the civilized portions of the city and not have to worry too much about being mugged but don't go outside certain areas or you may be toast, literally.

[Doe Eyes]

Spit in public on the grass, on the sidewalk, on a building and see what happens.

Must be terrible to have to live someplace where you can't spit on buildings, but I'd be willing to give that up for their much lower tax rates.