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Re:Modeling a Wealth Tax by culturestate on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @09:38PM (#24206328)
> Like when Wrigley sent a US Congressman to visit - he snapped his fingers and chewing gum was no longer banned.

He must not have snapped very loudly, because the only way to buy chewing gum to this day is as medicine (e.g. nicotine gum) from a doctor or pharmacy.

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Re:Modeling a Wealth Tax by nopzor on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @09:20AM (#24210060)
chewing gum is now legal in singapore and no longer banned. but you’re right, you can’t buy it locally.
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Re:Modeling a Wealth Tax by culturestate on Wednesday August 19, 2020 @09:29AM (#24210135)
The possession and consumption of chewing gum (this feels hilarious to type) have always been legal; the import, sale, and manufacturing of chewing gum was banned, as it still is save for the “medical” exceptions.
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