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by TimorousBestie 34 days ago
No, the real secret is an expansive list of capital crimes! Or maybe it’s the public flogging. It’s hard to tell.
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giraffe_lady 34 days ago
Lot of places have a strong tradition of corporal & capital punishment for social transgression and aren't like singapore in other ways. Iran and China have the most similar policies and you don't see a lot of HN people singing their praises for it.
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TimorousBestie 34 days ago
Ah, sorry, I was being facetious. You’re right, of course.
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