I think that if you go to another country you should abide by their rules. Something that may seem trivial to us in this country may not seem so tivial to people in other countries. I think she should have had more sense. I am sure she didn't mean to offend but thats like saying if someone was drunk and drove a car and hit someone that they didn't mean to do it. I think that we should respect the laws of Sudan and not make a big thing out of trying to free her. Just because they have different beliefs to us it doesn't mean they are wrong.
Beside she'll be in out in less than 2 weeks and then she'll be able to sell her story, as i am sure she will, to make a quick buck!
2007-11-30 23:00:44 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Barny Rubble, Sudan does have a crisis it's called Darfur.
2007-11-30 23:21:49 · update #1
I should say that i do have sympathy for her, she wne to a country to try and do some good which is really commendable. But i still say that if anyone goes to another country they should repect the laws of the country and should be aware of the stability of the country.
2007-12-01 00:30:03 · update #2
I agree with you, she's in a position that she should have known what would happen or, is she this naive?
I think now she should serve her sentence and leave the country and look back on this as her fault and let it go.
When in Rome....?
2007-11-30 23:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 3⤊ 9⤋
Dont be silly Betty. The Sudanese government is complicit in the displacement of up to 2 million of its own people and the crisis in Darfur is one of the most wicked acts carried out since Genicide in Rwanda. We must condemn what is so obviously wrong in the treatment of this innocent teacher by a renegade regime resisting U.N help to restore the safety of its citizens. It is a much bigger picture than it appears in Sudan and their action in arresting and charging Gillian has done further damage to the image of Islam. Moderate Muslims here in the UK and indeed the world over, must be so unhappy that their faith has again been used in this way as a political tool. Lets stop being so nice here in the UK and start telling it the way it is. Then and only then will those fanatics in Sudan start to get the message that their behaviour is not acceptable. Oh by the way,I do agree with you on one point. Who would choose to live in a country that is ruled by such fanatics under sharia law?.
2007-12-01 00:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
There are Rules and Rules, and in that Country they have more hidden rules which come to light, when they feel like making a big ho ha, all about a teddy. In all the Countries I have visited I have never heard of this one., in fact I think they just made it up to suit the treacherous woman who reported it to the authority.She was a woman, and I think she is the one that deserves the flogging, ...how could that person do that over such a trivial matter....probably she was jealous because she was a better teacher than her.
2007-12-01 02:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a bit tough to say she should have known, would you have known? I know it's different as you aren't in the same position as her but come one!! I suppose it's like someone calling a bear here Jesus Christ, I don't suppose the christians would like it but we wouldn't be so extreme about it. It's all very well having a 'when in Rome' phylosophy but sometimes it's difficult to get everything right. She should probably be deported as she doesn't know the rules or doesn't want to abide by them but that's about all.
It really isn't the same as driving while drunk, there is no comparison everyone knows if the drink and drive they are not in full control of the car but who would know you can't call anything Mohamed?
As for saying she'll be out in less than 2 weeks!! I've never seen conditions in a Sudan prison but have heard they are really bad, it's not like the cushy numbers we have here. Would you like to spend 2 minutes in there for an honest mistake?
2007-11-30 23:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Teacher should have done her homework. Her punishment is very mild considering she could have had a far more severe punishment .This indicates they accept her actions were not intended to offend but in a country like Sudan they had to be seen to be upholding the law particularly with regard to such a touchy subject in the present climate.It's a great pity though that one of the parents did not put her right.
So yeah I agree with your take on this.Ignorance is no defence and the laws in other countries have to be respected.
2007-12-01 00:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by Misty Blue 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do believe you should respect the laws & customs of the nation where you choose to live/work - but I'm struggling to see the insult - mainly because people are named Mohammed. Is the name exclusive or something? Was it suggested that the teddy was being named after the prophet?
It was the kids who voted to name the toy and picked their favourite name. Not lets pick a prophet's name!
I fear that this reaction and it's escallation calling for she to be shot by firing squad, is just going to make muslums appear more primitive.
Also liking this to drunk driving and killing someone seems an absurd comparrison.
2007-11-30 23:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well, I think she was a bit naive and showed poor judgement, because living in that country she must know what they are like. However, the idea of a Teddy Bear being offensive seems totally ludicrous. Do you also think the Sudanese custom of female circumcision and lack of rights for females is acceptable? She was in their country to help their children so I think they might have excercised a bit of common sense and compassion.
2007-11-30 23:15:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
She should have known better especially in a country like Sudan!
Read in our local paper that someone in their local newspaper dared to criticise the Gov the person was sized and beheaded!!!This was reported by someone who had been there and had firsthand knowledge of things
They are extremely strict and many of the people like you say are just a mob who if they were under another regime would be howling for someone else's blood!
By the way Jack H using the phrase 'little englanders' sounds very german!
2007-11-30 23:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by Plato 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
She should never have gone to that country. Hopefully nobody else will now. As we have seen on TV they do not need anyones help.If they want help in future they can always ask someone like China for help. If they step out of line with that lot they'll learn pretty quick, i.e. Tibet !!!
2007-12-01 00:43:10 · answer #9 · answered by ketkonen 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
While that might be true, if the crime was serious, such as drug smuggling, I could understand the reaction.
However, to name a toy after a man - who might be a prophet, but is still a man, not God - is not the most major crime in anybody's book. She didn't get drunk (which alone is a serious crime) or kill anyone. She does not deserve to be lashed or killed.
There is no excuse for extremism. And there's a lot of politics behind the scene.
2007-12-01 01:16:02 · answer #10 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course she is in the wrong and should be punished by that countrys laws, but don't let the self righteous lunatics hear you say that she shoud have done her homework.
2007-12-01 02:54:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋