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[QUOTE=foreverwar;35007910]Things that are anti-social that aren't banned -
Many things are anti social but my definition at that point was merely one of interaction on social occasions even standing next to a stranger in a checkout queue and politely chatting. I live in an Asian area with many temples and mosques and continually chat and joke with women in burkhas but the full veil hides facial expressions. If it was essential I could understand but the purpose seems to be to stop the gaze of other males.
No I would not like to be part of a society that chops off the hands of thieves or stones adulterers. I do consider myself lucky to be born in this country. Maybe our our tolerance is just being tested.

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The Taliban home may be in Iraq but their beliefs stretch far and wide.

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I think you'll find that the Taliban home isn't in Iraq...

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I don't know. tell me what it's supposed to be and I'll give you my opinion of that?

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You aren't from the States are you? That was one they probably tried for a while along with Al Qaeda and Saddam.

Just FYI the Taliban's home is the other one, Afghanistan. They are pretty much in Northern Afghanistan and Southern Pakistan.

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So again, you want something banned on the grounds of it being anti-social in your definition?

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I think the thinking may be that it's anti-social for someone to hide and cover their faces in this country.

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I still don't see the rationale behind banning something due to an opinion or perception.

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Meta-thinking - excellent.

Is that your thinking?

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Exactly as I and others expected. Your suppositions are based on something that you, yourself, are incapable of forming an opinion on.

At least you have the decency to admit it.

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Smoking is thought to be anti-social by opinion and perception and that was banned.

what if someone were to always turn their back to you when you were talking to them. that would be anti-social?

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What makes you think I should have an answer for you, and that the answer not forthcoming proves a point in your favour?

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You are seriously clutching at straws now. Smoking has never been banned, only the lighting up in public buildings and worplaces. And I think you'll find that was more to do with the scientifically proven health risks involved.

Yes, it would to me. Want that banned too?

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You know I didn't mean it's been completely banned.
we are discussing a partial ban and some others are discussing a total ban. you are using the total ban side of the argument in reply to my view.

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I'm not fussed. I'd just walk away if someones culture was to turn their back on you.

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Because I was under the impression given your attempts to appear rational (and the fact that you somewhat judiciously edited the post you copied from world passports) that you would have a factually based opinion or concept of what constuitutes "western culture".

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What? By Russ telling you that the ban in public places was due to the known health issues caused by passive smoking?
Get real Gary.

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The post was copied by 'world passports' the original post was in uklegal.