Towards public honesty and trust
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I was amazed by what I saw
as we walked back to our hotel
Along an empty street was a newsstand
magazines covered with a plastic sheet
to protect from rain?
Won’t somebody
just pick one or two home?
Without paying?
That was three decades ago in Yokohama.
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Last week I saw
a florist stall in a local mall
“Take your pick (of flowers) and
drop your money in the box here.
Any further question,
please call this number!”
I was again very pleased and amazed
that this public trust
has finally arrived at our shore!
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Chen Song Ping 
I was just as amazed to see it in Vienna almost 50 years ago: people picked up newspapers and put money in a box next to the stand.
At the florist, the sign in Russian reads “Bouquet without reason.” I thought it was endearing.
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Public honesty and trust culture begins with civilization and community indirect enforcement and approval? And perhaps public cctv monitoring…
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That is truly amazing to see. You know a society has matured when you get to this beautiful state!
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Yes, after half a century!
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Totally cool. Hope nobody abuses trust.
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I suppose the public and passerby will be the watchmen!
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Yes, that should be the way!
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A feel good post. A great way to live.
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