michael Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7529694.stm My main concern is at how much this must have cost the school to fight in court, what will the pupils have to do without just so this one person can wear a bangle? If I was in charge of the world (one day!) then I'd ban all religious tokens of this type, religion is a mental / spiritual thing, you shouldn't need trinkets, churches, gold candlesticks or fancy hats to believe in these things, just a slightly needy nature, an inability to think for yourself and an interest in fictional matters. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 That's obsured. We weren't allowed to wear any jewellery at school. Kids these days need a good smack on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thoughts? Yes, plenty. Thank you. Codswallop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 PC gone mad again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7529694.stm If I was in charge of the world (one day!) then I'd ban all religious tokens of this type, religion is a mental / spiritual thing, you shouldn't need trinkets, churches, gold candlesticks or fancy hats to believe in these things, just a slightly needy nature, an inability to think for yourself and an interest in fictional matters. Thoughts? you make me laugh tags in this thread are funny too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 If we went to live in their country we would be expected to conform to all their religious views and laws...NO QUESTION. We would have no comeback such as High courts etc we would just have to put up with it. Just another waste of taxpayers money. *rant over* And as you said religion is something that you believe in and you shouldn't need anything to prove that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What a load of pants, all that so she could skip P.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 If we went to live in their country... Wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 If we went to live in their country we would be expected to conform to all their religious views and laws...NO QUESTION. Do you mean in a country where this particular religion is the main one? I'm sure she's British. It's more the fault of the people in Government who have buckled under the western PC way - not people from 'other countries'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What a load of pants, all that so she could skip P.E. you're bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Maybe she shouldn't go back there, the school doesn't seem to be doing much for her grammer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnyG83 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Part of the 5 K's people and i dont see what the big problem with wearing it was in the first place, its a plain metal bangel get over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 We weren't allowed to wear any jewellery at school. Likewise, not even watches at one point, short hair only, specific clothing with little room for alternatives without risking a beating, no calculators in maths and so on - adopt that policy now and then everyone is treated equally and will probably grow up with a bit of respect instead of being gobby little ***** Will Brenda Smith be allowed to wear her Argos earrings now because them mean a lot to her due to Dazza buying them to celebrate the birth of their unholy first child? I'm not bothered what religion these people follow, I'm bothered that after years of being told that we need to treat our fellow humans equally we are now told that we have to fear speaking out anything concerning them and treat them differently if they decide that our rules don't suit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Wales? Sorry bad example, what I meant was if you visited a predominantly sikh country you would be expected to follow their rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Maybe she shouldn't go back there, the school doesn't seem to be doing much for her grammer... Will you be going back to Wales with her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Part of the 5 K's people and i dont see what the big problem with wearing it was in the first place, its a plain metal bangel get over it So it would be OK for Claire in class 4C to wear her bangle too even though the rules of the school say otherwise? This country needs more people like Jake Mangelwurzel IMO! On the 5k's thing - so we'll be allowing swords in schools next then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Obsured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexsum Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 to quote the specials "it's all a load of bollocks" i blame the school, if they did things properly the girl would have agreed not to wear the thing in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 So it would be OK for Claire in class 4C to wear her bangle too even though the rules of the school say otherwise? I am with Michael. If your religion can't work with the rules go to another school. I wouldn't apply for a Jewish only school and complain of discrimination if I wasn't allowed in for being a different religion. Ridiculous. I only side with the child if it was a new set of school rules brought in. If that was the case, she is right to argue. However I do believe night clubs should get taken to court for allowing ladies to go in free and charging us guys an entrance fee That's blatant discrimination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Likewise, not even watches at one point, short hair only, specific clothing with little room for alternatives without risking a beating, no calculators in maths and so on - adopt that policy now and then everyone is treated equally and will probably grow up with a bit of respect instead of being gobby little ***** Exactly. We got told off for wearing even a slight bit of make-up, and that was at aged 15/16, quite literally it would be scrubbed off our eyes! Put simply - the school should be the people with the power, and it seems that even if they deem it unacceptable people will just go higher. Pick some standard rules, and stick to them. Home schooling for anyone that doesn't understand them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnyG83 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Kara = Dagger And by the sounds of things most teens seem to be carrying these already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Maybe she shouldn't go back there, the school doesn't seem to be doing much for her grammer... Will you be going back to Wales with her? To be fair, thats spelling and not grammar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Obsured? It's like absurd but spelt wrong because I like to mix it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oops In retrospect, perhaps I should have attended senior school... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It's like absurd but spelt wrong because I like to mix it up. One minute it's wearing bangles to school and the next it's a lackadaisical approach to spelling. No wonder this country/forum/skier is going downhill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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