Originally Posted by Harleybloke

How about the Arch Bish opens a pub in Riyadh first...............??????

I'm sorry, Christian Country, the boy should know better...PC gone totally nutz!!

Originally Posted by David Brent

They may be extremes. Yet many terrible, outdated rituals are still being practiced in the name of religion by certain ethnic groups living within the UK.

Reports of enforced female circumcision and arranged marriages are still prevalent.
Rituals that should have been left in the dark ages are still being practiced by certain religious zealots of today.

Dave.

Originally Posted by Marky B

It's a pity that John Sentamatu (the Archbishop of York) wasn't the A of C. He speaks common sense.
Ta Ta
Marky B

Originally Posted by Steve Crook

Not PC gone nutz but AC (or A of C) gone nutz

Steve

Originally Posted by DB7

I'm not sure if PC has anything to do with it, imho it's partly created by the mess in the Middle East and fear of terrorism. Had we never invaded Iraq I doubt the matter would have arisen.

Originally Posted by samkydd

A good start would be a quick escape from the EU, it just costs money, its full of corruption and offers nothing in return. Our roads are potholed and crumbling and yet we have to pay for new motorways in Portugal and Poland, it's bonkers!

Originally Posted by samkydd

There's that old saying you can't be all things to all men! So why can't the UK get its house in order and keep all of its citizens in check, wherever they hail from or whomever they choose to worship. If they don't like the law of the land then they have the choice to go through Parliamentary channels to get things changed, or they can simply sling their hook and sod off and live somewhere else.

The US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada etc all have strict immigration criteria to meet and you have to abide by the rule of law or you're out! No-one gets on their backs about it so why can't the UK follow suit? Why do we have this guilt trip about once having an Empire and so we have to make amends by f***ing things up for everyone who lives here?

Originally Posted by Steve Crook

If you don't like it then you and others "have the choice to go through Parliamentary channels to get things changed,....

Steve

Originally Posted by samkydd

A good start would be a quick escape from the EU, it just costs money, its full of corruption and offers nothing in return. Our roads are potholed and crumbling and yet we have to pay for new motorways in Portugal and Poland, it's bonkers!

Originally Posted by Freddy

Actually that depends on where they live. If they live in a constituency where the MP of the political party of their choice has a large majority then fine. However if they prefer another party then their vote is wasted.

regards

Freddy

Originally Posted by Freddy

This was sent to me today

London Times Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense

'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Elastoplast to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers:

I Know My Rights,

I Want It Now

It's Not My Fault, and

I'm A Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.'

A bit Daily Mail but what the heck!
Freddy

Originally Posted by Steve Crook

It may have escaped your notice but all the Moslem groups are against the Archbishop of Canterbury's latest crazy idea as well

Steve

Originally Posted by Marky B

I agree,especially if Tony Bliar becomes President and the Wicked Witch becomes the First Lady of Europe.

Marky B