Crazy times

Where ever you go in the world the accepted rule of thumb is "When in Rome do as the Romans do" its a safe policy to adopt, keeps you out of trouble and mischief, and more often than not its an attitude that will be appreciated by the locals. In some countries not abiding by this rule can get you a lengthy jail sentence, and even a death sentence if you transgress.

In some of the hotter spots on this planet having a heavy night on the beer (home made of course) or perhaps offending a female in a way that would maybe get you a broken nose in good old blighty, can if you are particularly unlucky, mean that you would find yourself in some dusty market place, on your knees wearing a blindfold waiting for the sword to fall.

The only country I can think of where this does not apply is the United Kingdom, where if you so wish you can actually change local bylaws and even judicial law just by being offended. This type of behaviour is made possible by the lack of social and moral courage that exists at every level of local and national government.

Over the last few years political correctness has seeped down into our education system which has allowed all be it minor cultural changes. Such classics as "Bah Bah rainbow sheep" the introduction of the white board (which incidentally I find offensive, Who do I sue) and the very sensible decision to withdraw the nit nurse from circulation, which of course has resulted in the infestation of virtually every infant and junior school kid. I don’t know about you but I am sick and tired of our governments continual pandering to minorities at the expense of the indigenous population.

This country welcomes with open arms, and a level of help not seen anywhere else people from all over the world. Great Britain is a heaven for the oppressed and down trodden, who flee poverty, corruption and torture to settle in ghettos of their own making and collectively take the piss. If you’re going to cover your face, then cover it all. If you feel you have to wear the veil, wear it at all times, never take it of, never compromise because this is your religion, unless of course you are sitting an interview for a teaching job and it might hamper your chances of success.