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Balky001
24-08-06, 11:49 AM
After reading the vile abuse of human rights by Tescos (take my lid off, I'd rather die than lose my helmet rights) I think we need to get a bit of perspective here. China's abuse of human rights is appalling and this latest crack down (excuse the phrase) is just intolerable. Talk about hitting the fabric of society. Preferably, I'd prefer the show before I died but I guess that might be missing the point :wink:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5280312.stm
:lol:
I think all of us are fully aware that these are trifling issues to us and not as serious as what happens, and not just in China. In case you hadnt noticed this kind of abuse of human rights is happening the world over. Just go read the Amnesty International site to get a true perspective of how lucky we are.
However, while I still have the freedom to whinge and complain I will exercise that right as I see fit, particularly if I am singled out for treatment others arent.
But dont confuse me exercising my right to complain with not realising ultimately how lucky I am. :P :lol:
Flamin_Squirrel
24-08-06, 12:02 PM
Perspective?
Sounds like the kind of thing someone would get an ASBO for here. We're a nation going backwards - you've got the right to do absolutely nothing unless the state gives you permission.
Balky001
24-08-06, 12:08 PM
OK, this wasn't supposed to be such a serious a post.
Strippers for the funeral to boost the amount of people sending you off (friends family and all comers) - great idea - I'd certainly go to more wakes!
OK, this wasn't supposed to be such a serious a post.
Strippers for the funeral to boost the amount of people sending you off (friends family and all comers) - great idea - I'd certainly go to more wakes!
Course its serious - youre talking about the right of bikers to whinge. We'd be lost without that as we all have something we feel the need to whinge about. :wink: :P :lol:
On another note, dont you think thats actually quite sad to need strippers to attract a big crowd to your funeral? Surely its a more sound reflection of your life if you have a large crowd without resorting to strippers? :P I guess its only important if your life has been shallow enough for appearances to matter more than substance. :wink: :P :lol:
DanDare
24-08-06, 12:39 PM
I'm not sure where this thread is headed or the points that are being made. :?
I read the article and had a little chuckle as the thought sounds quite odd.
As for human rights, I don't know too much about that except China as we all know is least on our list for people being free.
I thought having some strippers at your funeral may show the deceased to have some sort of character and sense of humour. :? :?
Balky001
24-08-06, 12:40 PM
On another note, dont you think thats actually quite sad to need strippers to attract a big crowd to your funeral? Surely its a more sound reflection of your life if you have a large crowd without resorting to strippers? :P I guess its only important if your life has been shallow enough for appearances to matter more than substance. :wink: :P :lol:
I know what you mean and I think it would be seen as shallow here but it seems the 'family name' is still so important to many people in China that a large crowd in attendance is more important that the method in getting them there. Plus if you were going to have a large crowd anyway you'd probably not book the strippers.
I'd imagine Peter Stringfellow would have a large crowd.
DanDare
24-08-06, 12:45 PM
I'd imagine Peter Stringfellow would have a large crowd.
I know.........Most to just check he's dead and taking his leopard skin thong with him! :lol:
Balky001
24-08-06, 12:49 PM
Dan, the thread was for you to have a little chuckle. Maybe my humour is getting too ambigous :?
EDIT - oops, just saw your second post! OK, maybe I'm not so disconnected! :wink:
DanDare
24-08-06, 12:52 PM
Dan, the thread was for you to have a little chuckle. Maybe my humour is getting too ambigous :?
EDIT - oops, just saw your second post! OK, maybe I'm not so disconnected! :wink:
Thats cool I read it as a funny thread, I don't think other people have though. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Anything with 'human rights' now seems to be met with a serious tone.
Well, never knew this type of practice is common place in China. :lol: And I think it is absolutely right the government is cracking it down. Those gathering are not only for adults, children’s from the family and surrounding areas can all be present.
One serious note, such practice exists in China is a subtle indication that Chinese people has far more freedom than many people can imagine.
Driving my mother in law from Beijing on the stretch of the motorway near Manchester where one farmer refused to move and the motorway had to build around the farm house yields a strong discussion of human right between me and my mother in law. My point was, the farmer for whatever reason didn't want to move so the motorway builds around the house, this is human rights. To her reply was, farmer was too selfish to see a bigger picture on how much the country he resides has to pay, hence stopping the progress of the country. Come to think of it, she was right, China wouldn't be like today if it wasn't for the dictatory nature of the communist party, whilst everyone else is still arguing the toss about human rights about the Three Gorges Dam project, they have already finished and opened the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. Certain people suffered as a result (had to relocate to much better/modem housing and flats) but for the better good and prosperity of a nation.
I mentioned "dictatory nature" of the communist party in China, but in reality it is a voting system for any major decisions. And the "MPs" present on those decision making process are all elected by the local communities and can come from any political parties(much much smaller ones, thus giving the impression that in China you only have one party).
This is just some background information for those who are interested, and for those who have never experienced china first hand but have very strong negative feeling about the country because of the stuff being fed by the media and propaganda.
rpwoodman
24-08-06, 02:12 PM
OK, this wasn't supposed to be such a serious a post.
Strippers for the funeral to boost the amount of people sending you off (friends family and all comers) - great idea - I'd certainly go to more wakes!
Mate, if you promise such a show, I'll come to your funeral. So that would mean there would be at least 2 of us there (including yourself)! :-) :-)
OK, this wasn't supposed to be such a serious a post.
Strippers for the funeral to boost the amount of people sending you off (friends family and all comers) - great idea - I'd certainly go to more wakes!
Mate, if you promise such a show, I'll come to your funeral. So that would mean there would be at least 2 of us there (including yourself)! :-) :-)
Count me in as well.
In all seriousness though, I'd see strippers at a wake as more of a celebration. Celebrating someone's life is always far better than mourning their loss. But still, the Chinese govt have always been a tad on the heavy footed side.
Balky001
24-08-06, 02:24 PM
Cheers buddies, my family name's honour is safe then :wink:
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