Is it time to take a more serious look at gum control?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.