2006-07-03 01:04:22 · 13 answers · asked by Sy355 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Jack dropped a bollock again
2006-07-03 08:56:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because he made a mistake. Forget it.
The important thing, as I am sure Straw would agree, is to do what we can to stop Mugabe treating his people so appallingly.
2006-07-03 15:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Philosophical Fred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talking and interacting with nations and leaders, whether you like them or not, is called diplomacy. Shaking hands with someone doesn't mean you that support them or their methods.
The glasses excuse was a load of cobblers, however.
2006-07-03 08:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To snub Mugabe would have brought Straw down to his level.
You may not like a person, but you still have to be civil.
2006-07-03 08:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Boris. Mugabe is a despicable person, but diplomatic niceties are still to be observed.
2006-07-03 08:14:40 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...he said because he wasn't wearing his glasses and he couldn't see who he was shaking hands with until it was too late. Yeah right...
It's like saying "I shook hands with Saddam Hussein cause I left my glasses in the bathroom this morning and I didn't recognise him"
2006-07-03 08:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the man is a weak fool
2006-07-03 11:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very unpleasant and unfortunate moment of gross misjudgement I reckon - it only takes a second.
Forgot his specs - bollocks!
2006-07-03 08:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by peggy*moo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is British and we are the height of good manners & etiquette..
Accidental force of habit.
2006-07-03 08:14:11 · answer #9 · answered by super_star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he's labour and it would have been very un pc to not do so. i would personally have handed him a grenade!
2006-07-03 08:08:12 · answer #10 · answered by ptdemon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋