Why do you suppose that the subways in Bangkok and Singapore are pristine and crime free, but in NYC they are a death trap?

[CandyRat]

[richardcory]

Not so sure about Bangkok, I don't remember the subways, but I've been in Singapore is very clean and shiny and crime free. But its almost a police state with very strong enforcement of laws and likely sometimes punishment of innocent people. Its also very small and quite wealthy.

[CandyRat]

Police state? You mean like in America where parents are terrorists if they don't like their children learning porn in class?

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Those countries are a bit more advanced than the U. S. plus they are very homogenous, while the U. S especially NY is extremely diverse with people from all over the world with different cultures and mannerisms.

[exitseven]

In China you get the firing squad for spitting on the sidewalk.

[CandyRat]

I've heard stories about Singapore, and I don't think they will kill you for spitting on the sidewalk, but they will make you regret doing it. lol

[exitseven]

nobody lives to tell the tale.

[noohair]

There are no consequences anymore in NYC.

[KrakenAttackin]

Demographics. Nuf said.