Lexi: As Poirot stated earlier people should try and resist the habit of imposing their assumptions regarding other people's opinions on the discussion at hand.

Are you sure poirot doesn't do this. poirot dismisses everyone's facts as assumptions, then she throws in her own assumptions as fact.

Jayb,

Often your so-called "facts" turn out to be anything but.

Mustn't forget that minor detail.

: )

Hi Jayb,

I admire your patience and self-control.

I don't whether I could stay as focused and composed in the face of such hillarious comments -- like the following-- from Lexi:

<<As Poirot stated earlier people should try and
resist the habit of imposing their assumptions
regarding other people's opinions on the discussion
at hand>>

<<Re-read my posts as to what I was actually saying
and keep your prejudices and assumptions to yourself
because they are wrong>>

ROFLMAO

Lexi,

You are being disingenuous. What has "free hugs" got to do with this? You are not trying to put all the facts on the table as every comment you have made has been to find excuses for this man's behavior.

Firstly the guy "offering" free hugs gave them only to anyone that wanted. He did not hug random strangers, or that would be assault.

Secondly, the Muslim culture is far more strict than western culture with regards contact between men and women, so the "cultural" excuse is pure baloney.

My concern with all these young men coming from countries where the most anti woman versions of Islam is practiced (and where assault against women goes unpunished), and released without orientation into the community.

SM,

Free hugs were given as a response to Jayb's comments
on the disconnects between people in our society.
With which Individual also agreed. It wasn't an
excuse for that elderly gentleman's behaviour.
I can't excuse his behaviour or condemn it. The man
has not had his day in court and not all the facts
are known. Again - wrong assumptions on your part.

As for Islam, Muslims, and what their cultural practices
are - again - there are many different cultures within
the Islamic world, with many different laws, many different
languages and so on - Which particular ones are you referring
to exactly? Those practised in Indonesia, India, China,
Russia, or the various black African countries? And no,
I am not making "excuses." I am actually stating facts.
Do your research on the subject. Prof. A. Saeed has written
many books on the subject that will set the record straight
for you.

Your concern for the women in this country is admirable.
However, it would be even more admirable if it wasn't so
selective.

Dear SPQR,

Feel free to actually add something to the discussion at
hand. This thread is not about me - flattering as your
attention is.

Lerxi>> The manv has not had his day in court and not all the facts
are known.<<

He had his day this morning my Baltic belle. He pleaded guilty to all charges and a further report is that the cops have other charges pending.

Lexi>> Dear SPQR,
- flattering as your
attention is.<<

Lexi, it is your sense of humour and personality that attracts me, so why should not SPQR be so smitten?