Originally posted by SpecOps87:
Rubber bullets are useful.But then again,there have been instances like in Israel where Palestinian rioters were outright killed by these "less then lethal" ammunition. Perhaps a better substitute would be "beanbag"rounds,CS Grenades and flashbangs.But bare in mind,our troops today have not been trained in riot control unlike US,UK or Aussie troops etc.So how will they react when given such a situation?
well IF such a situation, arise ,chances of having the military having to help the police to quell the riots in Singapore, chances is that literally the whole island is rioting. Knowing abt of Singapore's laws against rioting and the Internal Security Act along with the infamous Chapter 55( sorry, but pls correct me if the number is wrong, chances its wrong)
If u have the intention of inciting a riot or any form of social unrest, chances are the ISA will be used against u.
And even though our society has gain more autonomous grounds regarding speech and actions, such acts of dissent will surely and swiftly dealt with by our government. Coupled with the culture and social upbringing based on the values and principals that most people were imbued in them when they were young, chances of even flirting with the government's hardlined stance will be almost none.