In Passage 1, the author states that crime is more prominent in countries with the greatest income inequality. I agree with his point as it is applicable to Singapore. Singapore's income inequality has been reduced through means such as subsidies to th poor. At the same time, it is known that Singapore has a very low crime rate. This proves that countries with little income inequality has little crime rate. This claim is also supported by the author in passage 2.
In Passage 2, the author states that riots are all occuring in destitute neighbourhoods. I agree to his point to a certain extent as it is applicable to Singapore since Singapore does not have destitute neighbourhoods and have no riots in present day. This proves that the author's statement is somewhat true. However, it is flawed as not all riots occur in destitute neighbourhoods only. Riots may not occur only due to income inequality as there are other reasons like racial or political problems. Therefore, not all riots ovvur in destitute neighbourhoods only. Thus, i agree to th author's claim to a limited extent.
In conclusion, Singapore's cirme violence is low as it has low income inequality & has no destitute neighbourhoods. Both authors' claims supports each other and are applicable to my society.
25/07/10
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