Ban the burkha ?

[Mr Angry]

Originally Posted by Gary L

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

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.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Xaccers

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Mr Angry

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.

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

[Mr Angry]

Originally Posted by Gary L

In what way did I edit it to suit an 'agenda'?

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

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Mr Angry

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

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.

Originally Posted by frogstamper

I think the police officer was totally correct, anything covering the head with only a slit for the eyes is bound to impede somebodies driving ability.
Irrespective of the restrictive vision, it can't be good to also have the ears covered as well, maybe with just the ears covered and the eyes totally unrestricted it may well compensate but for anybody to claim that their driving ability isn't restricted by wrapping cloth around their head with a only slit for vision is insane...or course it is.
I don't know what the law is in Britain concerning this, hopefully common sense prevails and its illegal, if this women wants to make a statement by wearing this mark of separation thats her choice, but if she wants to drive then dress sensibly, surely its simple common sense?

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...

[Xaccers]

Originally Posted by Gary L

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

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

You still trying to find wriggle room Gary?

[Mr Angry]

Originally Posted by Gary L

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.

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?

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Maggy J

..and where does one end with the banning of things?

We will be banning flat caps next...

We should ban comparisns

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Originally Posted by Xaccers

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

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

[Xaccers]

Originally Posted by Gary L

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

Oh dear Gary, have you been caught out?

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Mr Angry

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.

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.

A good part of the problem, is that the Muslims segregate 'themselves' and want US to fall into line with their way of thinking. It should be the other way around, THEY should be putting theirselves out to mix with us. When in Rome etc. Their religion is a VERY primitive belief and is not compatible with the modern Western culture.

Some Muslims segregate 'themselves' and want us to fall into line with their way of thinking. it should be the other way around, they should be putting theirselves out to mix with us. their religion and belief is not compatible with the
modern Western culture.

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Originally Posted by Xaccers

Oh dear Gary, have you been caught out?

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.

Still looking for wriggle room eh Gary?

[Mr Angry]

Originally Posted by Mr Angry

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.

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?

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Maggy J

Still looking for wriggle room eh Gary?

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

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Originally Posted by Mr Angry

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?

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

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

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

Originally Posted by Gary L

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

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'