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Theresa (Cork, Ireland) 157164

Theresa (Cork, Ireland) 157164 Report 17 Oct 2008 12:04

It comes down to simple respect for the country in which you are residing or visiting.

When in Rome..........................

love T.x

Teddys Girl

Teddys Girl Report 17 Oct 2008 11:54

No - they know the laws when they go out there.

These sort of actions, and in this country too, is why the Muslims are like they are to us.

I know many people of different religions, and we are respected if we act decently.

Saw a film the other night about illegal fishing at night in Langstone Harbour, they had to stop filming as there was a lot of 'Dogging' going on in the car park.

Just shows, what this country has come to.

Mo

Mrs.  Blue Eyes

Mrs. Blue Eyes Report 17 Oct 2008 11:51

If everybody only obeyed the laws they thought were right, according to their own beliefs, countries would descend into anarchy, whether or not we agree with the laws of the land, this or foreign lands, they are that countries laws and should be observed.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 17 Oct 2008 11:36

Caused offence no doubt. Ignorance of the law is no defence. If they are going to drink in a Muslim country and canoodle then they take the consequences.

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 17 Oct 2008 11:27

NIGHT HUN XX

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 17 Oct 2008 11:23

Steven, they were actually NOT on the beach, but on a sun lounger in public view.

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/General/10252477.html

Battenburg

Battenburg Report 17 Oct 2008 11:17

Goodnight Joy its 11 15 pm off to bed to read

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 17 Oct 2008 11:15

YES I KNOW THAT AREA WELL
I WALK MY DOGS UP THE BANK
ON A GOOD DAY SOMETIMES

Battenburg

Battenburg Report 17 Oct 2008 11:10

Know it well. I used to live half way up Ormesby Bank. Newbank Close

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 17 Oct 2008 11:08

RIGHT NEAR STEWARTS PARK AND MARTON STATION

Battenburg

Battenburg Report 17 Oct 2008 11:07

Hello to you too. Where in the Boro are you?

My brother is visiting in January. Havnt seen him since 2001

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 17 Oct 2008 10:56

WELL A BIG

HELLO FROM YOUR HOME TOWN XX

Battenburg

Battenburg Report 17 Oct 2008 10:49

Last two names made me laugh.

Joy from the Boro. Tania from New Zealnd. Im born in the Boro and live in NZ

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 17 Oct 2008 10:43

HANDS WELL UP lol xx

TaniaNZ

TaniaNZ Report 17 Oct 2008 10:37

Well I have sympathy for them, jail for a drunken shag is a bit tough,lucky we dont do it elsewhere or the jails would be overflowing.
Come on
hands up those of us that would have a criminal record LOL

Battenburg

Battenburg Report 17 Oct 2008 10:29

Strange when people join clubs whether sports clubs or private clubs. They are willing to abide by the rules of the club.

If the club says a certain dress code is needed then its accepted and abided by.If the dress code isnt followed the club has the right to ask the person to leave.
Why is it when it comes to moral behaviour it seems they think they are a law unto themselves.

A person going on holiday or working in an area must respect the rules of that area.If they dont then accept the consequences.

Willow

Willow Report 17 Oct 2008 09:10

I thought the reports said that doctors confirmed that they had not had sex?

So hardly sex on the beach, a bit of perhaps rauchy conoodling maybe. However, they was warned by the policeman and was therefore asking for trouble by carrying on. The law is quite clear.

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 17 Oct 2008 04:52

Been following this with interest, Dubai has an extremely liberal/tolerant attitude, 75-80% of the population are migrant workers/expats, if they took offence at every rule breaking, the jails would be full.

It was reported here that the policeman that arrested them had previously warned them about their conduct and returned to find them still engaged in canoodling on a sun lounger, so they were arrested. She apparently did wave her shoe at the policeman.
It was also reported here that they secretly married hoping to reduce the sentence, and that tests revealed that they did not engage in full sex.
They were also charged with being drunk.

It was expected here that they would be freed, but the judge gave the minimum sentance he could, 3 months jail and then deportation. They are currently on bail awaiting appeal.

I have no symapathy with them, the law is to be respected, and even kissing in public is an offence.

That said, I am off to Dubai in 40 mins.

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 17 Oct 2008 04:24

Ros, she was no lady, and he no gent!

If they had stopped when warned first time, things might not have been taken further and there wouldn't be all this to do now.

Serve 'em right, should be more discreet in such countries.
Lizx

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 17 Oct 2008 00:26

Joan......thanks for that.......I thought that me and the missus were the only ones!!

Bob