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作者: 冀居·谢 最近读了一本书，书名叫做《没有标准答案的哲学问题》，是美国纽约 大学讲师PhilWashburn著作的中译本，原来的书名叫做《Philosophical dilemmas》。我觉得很有启发性。 【淹水车的汽车保险】 对于一个社会的组成，共有两类看法，一种是契约论，一种是有机论。契约论者认为社会上下层是因为契约的缘故而能够走在一起，人们放弃一定的自由来换取当政... 

Following several reports by Temasek Review on Jack Lin's classification of Singaporeans as 3rd Class Citizens, spoilt-brats and a tip-off that he might be Gay, Jack Lin has deleted all networking accounts and photos from the Joo Chiat YEC blog. Fortunately for readers and unfortunately for him (Jack Lin), I managed to trace... 

"Chewing gum is banned in Singapore?" a curious friend in Bangkok asks. Encouraged by my nod, she cautiously probes:"What happens when you get caught, death sentence?" You laugh. Perhaps the question was almost child-like in its naivety. But it highlights the far-reaching reputation of a government that freely dishes out harsh...