the gun issue is not what drives the safety in Singapore, but is a part of the discipline employed by which the people are ALLOWED to live by.
One finds no gum or cigarette butts or anything else on the streets because it is simply not allowed and if caught doing it the penalties can be very harsh.
Singapore, however, just like any other big city where one should employ common sense awareness of surroundings.
Even though they are very strict on their application and enforcement of laws/rules there is no contraint felt by law abiding citizens.
Very different from a society where almost all laws and rules are up for negotiation......hence Singapore is more safe.....in my opinion.
btk
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