Teddy Row Teacher Pardoned.

JohnDotCom · 3rd December 2007, 08:10

Just in case anybody has missed the Good News.

Mrs Gillian Gibbons (54) from Liverpool, has been given a full Pardon in Sudan,

after meetings between two British Muslim Lords from the UK and Sudan's President.

She has been released and will leave the Country as soon as Possible.

This all started through School Children naming their Teddy Bear Mohamed.

Great News, Common sense seen in the end to what has become very Embarrassing to Sudan throughout the World.

Keithus · 3rd December 2007, 08:12

That's top news - sense prevails (eventually)

Tom Collins · 3rd December 2007, 08:34

It is good news.

A stupid thing like this should never happen in the first place though.

windrush · 3rd December 2007, 08:36

Thats great its just the news that we have all been waiting for

Raistlin · 3rd December 2007, 08:51

Is it just me or was this the chosen outcome all along?

Zeb · 3rd December 2007, 08:58

Such magnanimity.......

Not sure which is worse...her stupidity or their intolerance...

Still, a positive outcome

JohnDotCom · 3rd December 2007, 09:15

"Magnanimity" very latin our Zeb.
Its Antithesis is Pusillanimity.

Zeb · 3rd December 2007, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

"Magnanimity" very latin our Zeb.
Its Antithesis is Pusillanimity.

An apt pairing methinks

JohnFol · 3rd December 2007, 09:34

I think there are double standards here.

When we have migrant workers, holiday makers, tourists and other visitors to our country, don't we expect them to follow our laws?

If a foreign national breaks the UK law in the UK, wouldn't we expect them to be subject to the UK judiciary system? Even if they think our laws strange or petty a foreign national shouldn't be "let off" when they break the law of the land.

Surely the same should apply when we visit other countries; follow their laws and customs or risk the consequences.

Anyway, I'm just going to drive on the left side of the road all the way across Europe to China, where I intend to preach democracy whilst buring the Chinese flag. After all, the UK press and government will ensure my prompt release from any gaol (that's jail for our Welsh friends :lol

.

Zeb · 3rd December 2007, 10:14

Double standards? Yes, she was stupid and had no business being there with that level of ignorance. Equally, to have a rabble demanding she be shot demonstrates intolerance of (probably) a minority. However, it changes not the fact that she was 'convicted' of 'religious hatred'....which my Muslim mates think is laughable in this case and makes the Sudanese look very silly but at the same time sends a damaging message about tolerance.....and Islam.....after all Islam means 'Peace' - amongst other things.....

3rd December 2007, 08:10	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Teddy Row Teacher Pardoned. Just in case anybody has missed the Good News. Mrs Gillian Gibbons (54) from Liverpool, has been given a full Pardon in Sudan, after meetings between two British Muslim Lords from the UK and Sudan's President. She has been released and will leave the Country as soon as Possible. This all started through School Children naming their Teddy Bear Mohamed. Great News, Common sense seen in the end to what has become very Embarrassing to Sudan throughout the World. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 3rd December 2007 at 12:43..

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windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Thats great its just the news that we have all been waiting for __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Is it just me or was this the chosen outcome all along? Last edited by Raistlin; 3rd December 2007 at 10:41..

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Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Such magnanimity....... Not sure which is worse...her stupidity or their intolerance... Still, a positive outcome Last edited by Zeb; 3rd December 2007 at 09:00..

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Keithus Regular poster 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newark Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That's top news - sense prevails (eventually)

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	"Magnanimity" very latin our Zeb. Its Antithesis is Pusillanimity.

3rd December 2007, 09:34	#9
JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I think there are double standards here. When we have migrant workers, holiday makers, tourists and other visitors to our country, don't we expect them to follow our laws? If a foreign national breaks the UK law in the UK, wouldn't we expect them to be subject to the UK judiciary system? Even if they think our laws strange or petty a foreign national shouldn't be "let off" when they break the law of the land. Surely the same should apply when we visit other countries; follow their laws and customs or risk the consequences. Anyway, I'm just going to drive on the left side of the road all the way across Europe to China, where I intend to preach democracy whilst buring the Chinese flag. After all, the UK press and government will ensure my prompt release from any gaol (that's jail for our Welsh friends :lol.

3rd December 2007, 10:14	#10
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Double standards? Yes, she was stupid and had no business being there with that level of ignorance. Equally, to have a rabble demanding she be shot demonstrates intolerance of (probably) a minority. However, it changes not the fact that she was 'convicted' of 'religious hatred'....which my Muslim mates think is laughable in this case and makes the Sudanese look very silly but at the same time sends a damaging message about tolerance.....and Islam.....after all Islam means 'Peace' - amongst other things.....