tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post7350431859076860406..comments2024-03-29T12:04:36.596+00:00Comments on Bill's Comment Page: Prince Harry and his alleged 'racist' remarksBillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10393265755614039206noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-57198072739172629352009-01-14T16:46:00.000+00:002009-01-14T16:46:00.000+00:00Hello AyeRightWell, you're probably correct about ...Hello <I>AyeRight</I><BR/><BR/>Well, you're probably correct about that! ;)<BR/><BR/>OK, include mental cruelty, if you like, but so far as I have been able to ascertain there is no evidence that either Ahmed or 'Sooty' estimate they have suffered under that heading. And in my own case, whilst I was 'upset' about the physical damage to my car and angry that I had to visit my garage (Peugeot, at the time) to get it repaired, so of course the person I dealt with there and the mechanics then knew I am gay (if they hadn't already worked it out, for all I know or care), but I have to record that everybody at Arnold Clark dealt with the matter in an exceptionally professional way. I absolutely refuse to become a 'victim' or get into the mindset of thinking I am one. Real damage is one thing, imaginary/imagined damage is quite another; for that kind of thing there are plenty of places of worship in Nairn where people who think that way can go to consult their 'imaginary friends'; me, I prefer a good glass of burgundy.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393265755614039206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-45855795839006578062009-01-14T16:12:00.000+00:002009-01-14T16:12:00.000+00:00Bill,I don't think our minds will ever come close ...Bill,<BR/>I don't think our minds will ever come close on this issue.<BR/><BR/>'The State should restrict itself to enforcing laws which prevent physical harm against individuals'<BR/><BR/>My final comment would be to say that the above statement should include (For me) mental cruelty against individuals, but appreciate that you might see this as an infringement of free speech.<BR/><BR/>Regards<BR/><BR/>AyeRightNairnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860925312675238011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-14034562986967949202009-01-14T12:34:00.000+00:002009-01-14T12:34:00.000+00:00Hi AyeRightThe word was 'poof' and it is ridiculou...Hi <I>AyeRight</I><BR/><BR/>The word was 'poof' and it is ridiculous to suggest I expressed support for freedom to carry out such acts of vandalism. I see absolutely no conflict with my 'slogan' for this blog.<BR/><BR/>What I do believe, though, is that if 'freedom of speech' is to mean anything then people must be allowed to say they dislike poofs (gays, queers, etc) or people from different ethnic or religious groupings; such comments should not be driven underground, but should be confronted with reasoned argument, not by trying to drown out their filth. I am not afraid of reasoned argument. There is an old saying which I recall from my childhood:<BR/><BR/><I>"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me."</I><BR/><BR/>The State should restrict itself to enforcing laws which prevent physical harm against individuals (which includes actual physical harm as well as disriminating against people in terms of employment or the provision of goods or services, as well of course as indulging in slander or libel) because of their racial or religious groupings or their sexuality. As for the last, religious organisations have gained for themselves the right in law to discriminate against people in employment on the grounds of a person's sexuality; obviously this is something I oppose virulently.<BR/><BR/>None of this has any bearing on what Harry said to or about a soldier colleague, until and unless that soldier makes an issue of it; that particular soldier was one of the few who seemed to be awake and aware that Harry was wandering around with a video camera; the others mostly seemed to have camouflage jackets over their faces, trying to get some sleep. What really interests me is how the video came into the hands of the <I>News of the World</I>, although I suppose it's possible Harry uploaded it to YouTube or to his Facebook profile, if he has one. In any case, from what I can see, no harm has been done, or to have been perceived to have been done, to any person directly involved in this incident; the same applies to the apparent name used by Harry's father, Charles, of one his own friends who reportedly says he quite likes being known by that name. What IS all the fuss about?Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393265755614039206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-12016548472137607992009-01-14T12:06:00.000+00:002009-01-14T12:06:00.000+00:00Bill,I can only think that you are are very libera...Bill,<BR/><BR/>I can only think that you are are very liberal minded if you support people scratching what I assume were derogative remarks about your sexuality into your car, on the basis that this is OK rather than ‘drive negative comments underground’.<BR/>I find such actions totally unacceptable. I may in your eyes be ‘right on’ but left unchallenged the actions of the person or persons who damaged your car might be a scratch (Or more) on someone’s face, or worse.<BR/>It sometimes takes political correctness to control individuals who otherwise are allowed to grow their homophobic views, sad though that may be<BR/>I find it difficult to square your promotional message of ‘say no to hate’ on your blog site whilst you seem to be saying a little is OK?Nairnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860925312675238011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-1998800192688370502009-01-14T00:17:00.000+00:002009-01-14T00:17:00.000+00:00Hi AyeRight and GavinAyeRight - I'm afraid I belie...Hi AyeRight and Gavin<BR/><BR/>AyeRight - I'm afraid I believe that there is rather too much 'political correctness' in Britain and it has grown worse in recent years. I can assure you that if I was in any way thin-skinned a few of the names I have been called in recent years (and had scratched in the paintwork of my car) because of my sexuality I might acquiesce in your 'right on' attitude, but as it is my attitude remains what it always was - it is far better to let people say what they think and not drive negative comments underground. As it is, I doubt very much Harry is racist, or that his comrade Ahmed was in any way phased and expect he gives as good as he gets. Anyone who has worked in Hong Kong amongst Cantonese, as i have, knows all about colourful name-calling, usually directed at Gweilos or Gweipos; a friend of mine was a policewoman there and she knew all about that, too - mind oyu she could give as good as she got and in the local language (street Cantonese), which I certainly couldn't.<BR/><BR/>Gavin - thanks. The first time I told my secretary in Paris, in very flowery and polite archaic French and with a deadpan expression, that our meeting was over (in a manner of speaking) she was a little nonplussed until she saw the glint of humour in my eyes and then burst out laughing; she and other staff there said some pretty awful things to me, too. I had some great relationships there and in various other countries (e.g. Morocco, Oman, Hong Kong, even in Saudi Arabia with a few selected Saudis and other nationalities there) and part of that working relationship was friendly banter that probably sounded strange to some outsiders; humour is a great lubricant and it's a pity more people don't remember that, so long as you can take as well as give.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393265755614039206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-36757924766003007482009-01-13T20:45:00.000+00:002009-01-13T20:45:00.000+00:00I think you're right Bill and I'm glad someone's b...I think you're right Bill and I'm glad someone's been brave enough to say it (I wasn't).<BR/><BR/>The worst name anyone in this country can be called is, ironically, "racist".<BR/><BR/>Fortunately two of my ex-girlfriends have taken their colour in the appropriate way and have had a distinct lack of a chip on their shoulders -- they probably wouldn't have been my girlfriends if they hadn't.Gavin Aylinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972141298634508995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-51616794652874886232009-01-13T20:36:00.000+00:002009-01-13T20:36:00.000+00:00'our little Paki friend'I have no-doubt Bill that ...'our little Paki friend'<BR/>I have no-doubt Bill that your work place observations with regard names are perfectly correct, but all to often it is the majority or those in power who name call with the unfortunate recipient unable to do very much about it other than grin and bear, and accept the cruel daily belittling by his/her betters.<BR/>Nanny state may not be acceptable, but neither is what is in effect adults bullying by applying derogatory names against their chosen victims, singling them out by race or creed.<BR/>True the underclass might have it’s own list of names for those who rule them, but this is kept under wraps and is generally not for public consumption.<BR/>Harry’s comment might have been for his mates, but to dub someone ‘little’ together with ‘Paki’ is hardly showing respect for that person, and sadly is a name that the said person might suffer on a regular basis from his white colleagues. The UK forces are far from squeaky clean when it comes to issues of racism, and one would hope that Harry is not picking up the unfortunate traits of his grandfather!Nairnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860925312675238011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-87921801702200261082009-01-12T04:12:00.000+00:002009-01-12T04:12:00.000+00:00To anonymous:I do not allow profanity on this blog...To anonymous:<BR/><BR/>I do not allow profanity on this blog under any circumstances; if you post other messages here with profanity included, your messages will be deleted.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393265755614039206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3428477.post-14753915674505258082009-01-12T04:03:00.000+00:002009-01-12T04:03:00.000+00:00Harry Windsor (a.k.a. Hanover) is apparently findi...Harry Windsor (a.k.a. Hanover) is apparently finding it hard to ignore his ancestral ties. As Genealogy Wikipedia puts it: "The Stuarts were followed by the House of Hanover, under the terms of the Act of Settlement 1701. Members of various cadet and illegitimate branches still survive today. " In more clear terms, the German Hanover branch (changed to Windsor) is a portion of these "illegitimate branches" that still survive as the British Royals .. parasites of the state living on the tax payers' money since decades. <BR/><BR/>The unsightful, patchy-skinned Harry is apparently getting nostalgic and secretly appreciating much the trends and thoughts of his German (many of them Nazis) ancestors. Four years earlier, in a fancy dress party, he chose to wear a Nazi outfit with the swastika staring at the face of the world. Now he insults a Pakistani immigrant army colleague who got the Queen's award, calling him a "Paki" and a "raghead." <BR/><BR/>Of course, no one gives a crap about what this little bugger says because he's just too insignificant in today's world. But my point is -- now common Brits! this is the 21st century. Britian is not a rich country from Western standards and otherwise too. You guys can't afford to waste your money on lazy parasites eating away on your hard-earned money for spending on their palaces and on vacationing on sandy beaches around the world. The 21st century is not the era for kings, queens, princes and princesses. Boot them out, make them work like all of you are working and elevate your standard of living by saving on your taxes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com