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Diversity Training For Boris?

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naomi24 | 09:49 Sun 12th Aug 2018 | News
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I’m not sure if laughing is aloud – but I did – heartily.

On a more serious note, Lord Tebbit, a former Tory chairman, accused party chiefs of inflaming the row and allowing Jeremy Corbyn to escape scrutiny over allegations of anti-Semitism.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6048869/Conservatives-claim-Boris-Johnson-diversity-training-burka-comments-row.html

Furthermore, Rowan Atkinson has written the following to The Times:

‘As a lifelong beneficiary of the freedom to make jokes about religion, I do think that Boris Johnson’s joke about wearers of the burka resembling letterboxes is a pretty good one. All jokes about religion cause offence, so it’s pointless apologising for them. ‘You should really only apologise for a bad joke. On that basis, no apology is required.’

https://metro.co.uk/2018/08/10/rowan-atkinson-backs-boris-johnson-ever-apologise-bad-joke-7821391/

He’s right … isn’t he?
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Well done Rowan Atkinson. It seems to me that the tide is turning at last, hope so.
17:05 Sun 12th Aug 2018
Rock rose how do you decide who is wearing it and being oppressed and who isn’t?
anotheoldgit
I am not sure about "Diversity Training" but I think that all non Indigenous Brits, should be forced to attend "Integration Training".


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If it weren't for the language my Polish neighbour could pass for a Brit any day of the week.
I'm not sure what your training would involve, AOG.

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Rockrose, //I have never said it is OK for Muslim men to assault non muslim girls and they should feel the long arm of the law as any sexual predator does.//

That wasn’t the question. Should those people be given diversity training – and what about the women who cover their faces regardless of the fact that they’re in danger of alarming people, especially our children? Should they be given lessons in diversity? An answer to both questions would be appreciated.

Hasidic Jews don’t conceal their faces.

//for someone who professes to be an expert on Muslims//

I’ve never professed to be an expert on Muslims. Other people, you included, do that on my behalf.

Incidentally, I’m surprised you don’t want Muslims to integrate. Why is that?
You are being very silly Naomi!
I have never been to prison so I don't know if diversity training is given in there!
Children are not afraid burkas they are afraid of apparent adults reactions to them.
Where have I said I don't want them to integrate?
Children are not afraid burkas


How would you know?
How do you know they are?
You made the statement.

How do you know you are right?
Stalemate. Eek.
Can you prove they are - and actually Naomi made the statement first - but then you would not go after her in the same way would you?
My nieces and nephews or friends have shown no fear when seeing a 'burka'.
There's no stalemate.

I haven't said kids are scared of women in burkas.


When my own kids saw their first burka-clad woman they actually felt sorry for her.
>"I’ve never professed to be an expert on Muslims. Other people, you included, do that on my behalf."
I am not sure Rockrose does- more likely meant he/she thinks you think you are.
For the record, in case you weren't sure, I do not think you are an expert, and I think some others would agree with me. You do give the impression you know more than most but modestly say that's because others think you are, but maybe that's because you tend to remember better the favourable comments.

As for your OP, no I, don't think Boris should apologise or receive diversity training unless he wants it
Well that’s it then. Conclusive, irrefutable evidence that all children aren’t afraid of a woman in a burka.
Rockrose
Can you prove they are


I haven't said they are.

You have said they are not...the onus in on you.
Actually Talbot darling it was Naomi who said they were afraid.
Looks like stalemate to me. Neither of you can prove your statements. Ergo......
Have you well into your quota of Sunday bevvies, Zacs?

You are reading stuff that isn't actually there to read.
The best way to end all this arguing, is for Naomi to award herself Best Answer,
Then we can call it a day.
Zacs-Master
Looks like stalemate to me. Neither of you can prove your statements. Ergo......



Remind me of my stement, Zacs.
Rockrose
Actually Talbot darling it was Naomi who said they were afraid.


Well, no she didn't.
But you said quite categorically they weren't.
My bad. You two just crack on with the playground stuff.

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