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my friend got married...
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7. January 2006 @ 06:03 |
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Kinza, did you realise that in the UK there are many African families who still believe that female circumcision is beneficial? So much so, that they take there children back to Africa for a "holiday" and have it carried out, usually when the child is under 5 years old.
This is because it is illegal to do it in the UK, probably because it is probably second only to child molestation & is basically butchery of the worst sort. It is extremely painful & is done without anaesthetic. I cannot believe the barbaric nature of female circumcision, & why it is carried out. No doubt it was initiated by men as a form of control over the "womenfolk".
Once again, I am grateful that I live in a country that is civilised & does not treat women/girls as 3rd class citizens.
I do not have a problem with different cultures, but if that culture encourages the degradation & barbarism of 50% of its' population, then I have no time for it.
Abuse is abuse, simple as that.
Don't get me started on arranged marriages & the so called "honour killings" that certain religions actively promote & encourage.
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7. January 2006 @ 07:12 |
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Arranged marriage, I don't take it as abuse, it's just normal for me. There are many forms of arranged marriages, they can be abusive but that is far from what they are in our family. In our family they do not impugne anyone. I understand that they are conducted differently in other cultures or parts of the world, but that is not the case for me. The best part is that if I don't want to have an arranged marriage, I can tell my parents so, and they will allow me to marry whoever I choose. How can this be domineering or cruel gesture?
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7. January 2006 @ 07:49 |
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Quote;
"How can this be domineering or cruel gesture?"
Who said that?
You are lucky you have a choice, many are not afforded that option.
PS I preferred your other sig, the dancing cat one!
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7. January 2006 @ 08:33 |
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lol, that's what i meant, arranged marriage is not meant to imprison me, i guess that's why i don't understand your arguement although i do know the bads of such marriage.
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7. January 2006 @ 13:14 |
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Right on :^)
In today's world, the Modified-Traditional plan could be the right package for many... if the people are smart it could offer all the advantages of both systems, as Kinza has said. Win-win situation.
It would save your family from having to tell you they hate your prospective husband, and then you marrying him anyway! The Canadian way.
I think it's good that your parents are so important in your lives. Growing up WASP in Canada, we just wanted to get the hell out of the house at 18 or whatever, after highschool graduation. We had minimal contact with our parents after that except social events, you know, Easter or whatever. Christmas.
It's just a whole different thing, but I sure agree with friend Pulsar there - he usually makes good sense, too (so that's not unusual :^)
But anyway, good luck Kinza. Don't get married! You're too young... you must trust me on this one, LoL...
Of course having babies in your 40's should probably not be the norm. You know who's amazing? The American actress Susan Sarandon, she's completely ageless. She had a baby at 43 - and another one at 46!
She still looks real good though, and she's a nice lady too.
But, say 30 (much better than 20).
Oh by the way, somebody was talking in the forums about 'what age do you look your best' well obviously 30.
Some men look even better when they're 40 (you lady members know what I'm talking about).
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7. January 2006 @ 13:26 |
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I'm 40 & devilishingly handsome! Follically challenged, but a grade 1 haircut every month sorts that out!
Shame about me being a short arse with a big nose!
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7. January 2006 @ 13:40 |
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Pulsar,
I thought the UK had mirrors?
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7. January 2006 @ 13:49 |
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Nope, we haven't got that far yet, we only got electricity 2 weeks ago, running water is a long way off. I have a 3 mile hike to the nearest well with my bucket atop my head!
LMAO!!!
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7. January 2006 @ 14:17 |
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& he keeps breaking the mirrors with his devilish looks!!!
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7. January 2006 @ 14:34 |
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My point exactly ddp. That?s the reason the well Pulsar travels to is over 3 miles away. The screams heard prior from his reflection in the water was deafening to most city folk. They had no choice but to move the well.
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7. January 2006 @ 14:36 |
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You got it Scuba, the buggers moved it one night, it took me ages to find where they had put it.
I had to break out the divining rods!
You could never accuse me of being narcissistic!
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7. January 2006 @ 14:39 |
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your right ddp,this is always carried in pulsar purse,to check how good looking he is.....
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7. January 2006 @ 14:44 |
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Wow, that's a good likeness! I thought I was looking in a mirror!
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7. January 2006 @ 14:48 |
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pulsar,shes looking for ye!!! ye got her purse!!!!!
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7. January 2006 @ 14:51 |
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shes looking for any one that wants to go to hell with her..
and have a good time..pulsar she got the hots for ye...
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7. January 2006 @ 14:53 |
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the right age to have kids is when your mature enough and finacially stable.if your ready between 21-30 then have them if your not ready unto your in your 30s have them then.problem with teenagers is they forget to use condoms and end up having kids their not ready for.some people dont even want kids anyway.
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7. January 2006 @ 14:53 |
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Either would do for me, it's been a while!
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7. January 2006 @ 14:57 |
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7. January 2006 @ 14:59 |
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Ireland, you have WAY to much time on your hands!
A musical ding dong! there's a first, but you would only hear a fragmented tune though!
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7. January 2006 @ 15:02 |
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2nd that!!!!
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7. January 2006 @ 15:02 |
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this is a nice sat night,baby sitting is done for the night,grand-children went home..and at the same time fixing a xp=poop puter for a friend..
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7. January 2006 @ 15:07 |
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working on my 2nd for the day with 2 more to do. those 2 involve total blowouts & re-installs.
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7. January 2006 @ 15:12 |
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I've been sat on my a**e all day doing sh*g all.
I drive for Royal Mail & the last couple of weeks have been hell! Nice to get a day to relax.
PS, What does "Ye got her purse" mean? Is purse a euphemism?
Hmm, nookie to the crappy Christmas card stylie bleeping of the Lambada, there is a thought!
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7. January 2006 @ 15:17 |
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this is what it means,a place to keep a mirror in..
remember its a joke!!!!!!!!!!
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7. January 2006 @ 15:21 |
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edit as well.
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