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2012-12-27 7:10 AM

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Subject: Is it time to take a more serious look at gum control?
Not to take away from the gnus for personal protection thread, but...

I think it's time for our country to take a serious look at gum control. It's gotten out of hand. Kids chewing with their mouths open, wads of gum on public sidewalks for anyone to step in, not to mention gum stuck to the bottom of seats anywhere from sporting stadiums to bus terminals. I'm all for freedom of chewing, but shouldn't there be some limits in place to keep gum out of the hands of those who use it irresponsibly?? This madness has to stop...


2012-12-27 7:21 AM
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I say no to gum control.

The Marine Corps had a rule against chewing gum in uniform but people could walk around with a spit cup and dip spit dribbling out of their mouths.

If you do away with gum, more people will start dipping tobacco. Just sayin.
2012-12-27 7:41 AM
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Man, I get grossed out when Will Farrel starts eating the gum off the subway hand railing in Elf.
2012-12-27 7:44 AM
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^^snerk to that!
2012-12-27 7:50 AM
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gobey007 - 2012-12-27 7:41 AM Man, I get grossed out when Will Farrel starts eating the gum off the subway hand railing in Elf.

My family watched Buddy last night......he cracks us up.

2012-12-27 8:03 AM
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gobey007 - 2012-12-27 8:41 AM

Man, I get grossed out when Will Farrel starts eating the gum off the subway hand railing in Elf.


See? That's a perfect example of why we need gum control...


2012-12-27 8:13 AM
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Ok, but how do you define “gum”? What about caramels? What about taffy? What about Razzles? “First it’s a candy, then it’s a gum?” Shall we mandate that people spit out their Razzles before they morph into gum?
2012-12-27 8:16 AM
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2012-12-27 8:24 AM
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jmk-brooklyn - 2012-12-27 9:13 AM

Ok, but how do you define “gum”? What about caramels? What about taffy? What about Razzles? “First it’s a candy, then it’s a gum?” Shall we mandate that people spit out their Razzles before they morph into gum?


Don't tell me you're going to trot out that tired old slippery slope argument... Don't you have anything better than that??
2012-12-27 8:26 AM
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Only a madman would stick gum somewhere that it could stick to others.

Are we really going to make laws based on the criminally insane?
2012-12-27 8:29 AM
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I am surprised no one brought up Singapore and their issues with gum. Gum is seen as a point of vandalism on cars (people would put it in the door locks), chairs, tables, etc.

an article from the BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3512498.stm

a brief into from Wikipedia (I am too lazy today to do any real research)

The chewing gum ban in Singapore was enacted in 1992 and revised in 2004 and 2010. It bans the import and sale of chewing gum in Singapore. Since 2004, only chewing gum of therapeutic value is allowed into Singapore following the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement.

This law was created because people disposed of gum incorrectly by sticking it under places like chairs or tables. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore under the "Regulation of Imports and Exports (Chewing Gum) Regulations." Except for chewing gum of therapeutic value, the "importing" of chewing gum into Singapore is banned. Gum can be bought from a doctor, but must be prescribed.

A common misconception among citizens is that personal use of chewing gum is allowed into Singapore. However, according to the set of Regulations, "importing" means to "bring or cause to be brought into Singapore by land, water or air from any place which is outside Singapore ..." any goods, even if they are not for purposes of trade. The set of Regulations also does not make any provisions for personal use of quantities to be brought into Singapore. Therefore, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is prohibited.

 



2012-12-27 8:32 AM
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I heard about that from some guys who worked there. So strange.
2012-12-27 8:34 AM
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I was living in Singapore when the ban went into effect. Havoc. Pure havoc.
2012-12-27 8:36 AM
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As Long as we allow people to conceal their gum in Tootsie Pops, none of us will ever be safe.
2012-12-27 8:39 AM
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If you ban gum only criminals will have gum. I am all in favor of mandatory life sentences for those who do not dispose of it properly though.

As far as banning carmael and other gooey goodness, I think JMK should have his 1st Amendment  rights stripped or at the very least suspended.

2012-12-27 8:49 AM
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scoobysdad - 2012-12-27 8:36 AM

As Long as we allow people to conceal their gum in Tootsie Pops, none of us will ever be safe.


The Founding Fathers could never have foreseen the technology that exists today. Gum inside lollipops? Gum shaped like cigars? It's a different world.


2012-12-27 8:49 AM
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Please just keep the wrapper on it when you're not using it!
2012-12-27 8:53 AM
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bullyboy - 2012-12-27 9:29 AM

I am surprised no one brought up Singapore and their issues with gum. Gum is seen as a point of vandalism on cars (people would put it in the door locks), chairs, tables, etc.

an article from the BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3512498.stm

a brief into from Wikipedia (I am too lazy today to do any real research)

The chewing gum ban in Singapore was enacted in 1992 and revised in 2004 and 2010. It bans the import and sale of chewing gum in Singapore. Since 2004, only chewing gum of therapeutic value is allowed into Singapore following the Singapore-US Free Trade Agreement.

This law was created because people disposed of gum incorrectly by sticking it under places like chairs or tables. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore under the "Regulation of Imports and Exports (Chewing Gum) Regulations." Except for chewing gum of therapeutic value, the "importing" of chewing gum into Singapore is banned. Gum can be bought from a doctor, but must be prescribed.

A common misconception among citizens is that personal use of chewing gum is allowed into Singapore. However, according to the set of Regulations, "importing" means to "bring or cause to be brought into Singapore by land, water or air from any place which is outside Singapore ..." any goods, even if they are not for purposes of trade. The set of Regulations also does not make any provisions for personal use of quantities to be brought into Singapore. Therefore, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is prohibited.



Well, it's good to see that this issue is being taken seriously SOMEWHERE in the world....

2012-12-27 8:59 AM
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I sat next to a lady in a movie theater recently who was OPEN MOUTH SMACKING and popping her gum.  The rage inside of me built to the point that I actually considering smacking her in the mouth.  I went instead with pointed stares, but it was really frustrating.     There needs to be some regulation. 

I chew gum all the time, politely with my mouth closed.  I don't think I could go to Singapore, I would suffer withdrawl.  It's not worth it.

2012-12-27 9:01 AM
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jsnowash - 2012-12-27 8:10 AM Not to take away from the gnus for personal protection thread, but... I think it's time for our country to take a serious look at gum control. It's gotten out of hand. Kids chewing with their mouths open, wads of gum on public sidewalks for anyone to step in, not to mention gum stuck to the bottom of seats anywhere from sporting stadiums to bus terminals. I'm all for freedom of chewing, but shouldn't there be some limits in place to keep gum out of the hands of those who use it irresponsibly?? This madness has to stop...

You must be in the pocket of big dentistry, trying to scam a profit by increasing cavities in the general public. Gums with xylitol decrease the incidence of cavities when chewed after eating. Sure, you could brush your teeth after eating, but most people don't brush effectively due to poor training. And you get nervous looks from people when you break out the toothbrush in most public places.

You'll get my gum when you pry it from my cold dead jaw.

2012-12-27 9:05 AM
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How do you protect yourself when someone challenges you to a bubble blowing contest? I mean, next you're going to tell me I can't keep a pack of gum on my night stand because my son will get it and starting chewing himself.


2012-12-27 9:12 AM
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JoshR - 2012-12-27 10:05 AM

How do you protect yourself when someone challenges you to a bubble blowing contest? I mean, next you're going to tell me I can't keep a pack of gum on my night stand because my son will get it and starting chewing himself.


This guy could beat you in a bubble blowing contest without ever picking up a stick of gum. There's more than one way to blow a bubble...




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