Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

Yes, I'm aware of that, and you edited it to suit your agenda. I doubt the original poster, unless of course it were you, would be too pleased.

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

So it's not regarded by opinion and perception to be anti-social as well?

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In what way did I edit it to suit an 'agenda'? and who cares what he thinks? :rolleyes:

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

Can't you remember Gary? It was only a few hours ago.

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

Of course I can. I'll take that as you don't really think I edited it to suit my agenda after all, then. as you can see I toned the original rant down.

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

I wear glasses to drive because I'm very short sighted.However they could be said to cut down on my peripheral vision..and I choose to wear very large frames..could it be argued that wearing the present fashionable narrow frame glasses cut down even more peripheral vision..and where does one end with the banning of things?

We will be banning flat caps next...:D

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

How is that relevant to the reason why it was banned from public places due to the health risks of passive smoking?

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

You still trying to find wriggle room Gary? :D

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

How do you know it was a "rant" Gary?

The original was very much in keeping with the type of anti muslim sentiments you regularly express on this board whilst feigning a lack of comprehension on your part.

In your original cut and paste you edited out "...is a VERY primitive belief".

Why did you elect to do that? I mean it's not like you to be sensitive to the opinions (religious or other wise) of muslims.

Is it the case, contrary to your earlier assertions in this thread, that you actually do understand certain elements of western culture (ie. that it's not generally socially acceptable - nor indeed legally permissable - to rubbish other peoples religion)? Are you trying to appear less ingrained than normal?

Is that your agenda?

You see Gary you appear to be a contradiction of yourself - you openly posit misinformation in relation to muslims and islam in a clear attempt to stir things up, yet here we have you acting as the arbiter of common sense and sensitivity when it comes to insulting followers of a religion which you quite obviously hold in contempt.

It does not help your case, as evidenced several times in this thread alone, that when asked a serious question you revert to childish inane ripostes. If you have an opinion on something it generally helps, not least from a discussion / adult perspective, if you can reasonably explain to others how you arrived at same.

Now, that said, how - in your opinion - does banning the burkha tie in with your understanding of what constitutes western culture?

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

We should ban comparisns :D

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I'm not sure you're reading this thread in chronological order :)

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

Oh dear Gary, have you been caught out?

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

So many assumptions on your part. makes me feel like I have to plead my innocence :)

Here's the original and edited version for others to see. you missed the part out where I changed it to some and not all Muslims. and I know when someone's ranting. they usually post some words in CAPS.





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I don't know what point you're trying to make?
I said earlier Smoking is thought to be anti-social by opinion and perception and that was banned.
and Russ said 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.

I didn't say smoking was banned solely because of it being anti-social. It's obvious I didn't mean it has been completely banned. and you're moaning about something to do with health reasons, and totally disregarding that it is also seen as being anti-social.

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

Still looking for wriggle room eh Gary? ;)

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

You see Gary, you're doing it again - not answering direct questions and reverting to form.

Why did you selectively edit it, what was your reason for doing so?

And again, how in your opinion - does banning the burkha tie in with your understanding of what constitutes western culture?

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

Yes. what day you got free Maggy? ;)
and I think it's best we be discreet and do it by PM :erm:

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You tell me. you're the one who said I did it to suit my agenda.

And here you go again with assuming I have to answer something that you think I'm guilty of thinking.

Re: Ban the burkha ?
 

I'm too much woman for you little boy...;) and I've nothing to say to you in private that no one else should 'hear'