Saudi Arabia

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:27 pm

19th April 2014

Just a little comparison:

Local laws and customs

Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country in which Islamic law is strictly enforced. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you intend to visit religious areas.

The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is illegal; as is an intention to convert others. However, the Saudi authorities accept the private practice of religions other than Islam, and you can bring a Bible into the country as long as it is for your personal use. Importing larger quantities than this can carry severe penalties.

Islamic codes of behaviour and dress are strictly enforced. Women should wear conservative, loose-fitting clothes as well as a full length cloak (abaya) and a headscarf. Men should not wear shorts in public.

It is illegal for women to drive.

Homosexual acts and adultery are illegal and can be subject to severe sanctions.

Penalties for the possession of, or trade in alcohol are severe. Both result in prison sentences. Do not arrive in Saudi Arabia under the influence of alcohol.

If you bring medication with you, carry a doctor’s prescription. Importing pork products is forbidden. The possession of pornographic material, or of illustrations of scantily dressed people, especially women, is prohibited. Electronic devices may be screened by customs officials on arrival and departure.

The punishment for smuggling drugs includes the death penalty.

Photographing government buildings, military installations, and palaces is not allowed. You should avoid photographing local people.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/local-laws-and-customs

by Ben Reilly Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:44 pm

So Andy, are you saying you'd like your country to be like Saudi Arabia?

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:57 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:So Andy, are you saying you'd like your country to be like Saudi Arabia?

Well. lets just substitue Christianity for Islam, the bible for the koran,
western codes of dress and behaviour for Islamic codes
attempted take over of schools for homosexuality
polygamy for adultery
Halal for alcohol

they actually have it right for drug smuggling....

but yes seems good to me.......

by Ben Reilly Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:10 pm

victorisnotamused wrote:
Ben_Reilly wrote:So Andy, are you saying you'd like your country to be like Saudi Arabia?

Well. lets just substitue Christianity for Islam, the bible for the koran,
western codes of dress and behaviour for Islamic codes
attempted take over of schools for homosexuality
polygamy for adultery
Halal for alcohol

they actually have it right for drug smuggling....

but yes seems good to me.......

In other words, you'd love to see your country become more like an absolutist Islamic state, so long as it's Christianity rather than Islam.

I thought you weren't a Christian; wouldn't that carry severe penalties for you?

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:22 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:
victorisnotamused wrote:

Well. lets just substitue Christianity for Islam, the bible for the koran,
western codes of dress and behaviour for Islamic codes
attempted take over of schools for homosexuality
polygamy for adultery
Halal for alcohol

they actually have it right for drug smuggling....

but yes seems good to me.......

In other words, you'd love to see your country become more like an absolutist Islamic state, so long as it's Christianity rather than Islam.

I thought you weren't a Christian; wouldn't that carry severe penalties for you?

that depends upon the "brand" of Christianity I suspect....

however...you dont have a "stirring the pot" smiley

however I could have substitued "secularism" or paganism for Islam i suppose...
and perhaps the book of common law for the koran.......

it matters not.....

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:28 pm

victorisnotamused wrote:
Ben_Reilly wrote:So Andy, are you saying you'd like your country to be like Saudi Arabia?

Well. lets just substitue Christianity for Islam, the bible for the koran,
western codes of dress and behaviour for Islamic codes
attempted take over of schools for homosexuality
polygamy for adultery
Halal for alcohol

they actually have it right for drug smuggling....

but yes seems good to me.......

So say Victor, someone was put to death for being caught smuggling cannabis, does that sit right with you?

Regardless of it being ' the rules', do you consider that personally to be an appropriate punishment?

by Ben Reilly Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:31 pm

victorisnotamused wrote:
Ben_Reilly wrote:
victorisnotamused wrote:

Well. lets just substitue Christianity for Islam, the bible for the koran,
western codes of dress and behaviour for Islamic codes
attempted take over of schools for homosexuality
polygamy for adultery
Halal for alcohol

they actually have it right for drug smuggling....

but yes seems good to me.......

In other words, you'd love to see your country become more like an absolutist Islamic state, so long as it's Christianity rather than Islam.

I thought you weren't a Christian; wouldn't that carry severe penalties for you?

that depends upon the "brand" of Christianity I suspect....

however...you dont have a "stirring the pot" smiley

however I could have substitued "secularism" or paganism for Islam i suppose...
and perhaps the book of common law for the koran.......

it matters not.....

OK, so long as there are draconian rules forced as though they're from "God," and rigorous punishments for not following them, you're cool with it?

I'm really struggling to understand what you're trying to say here. Britain is too lax, needs a healthy dose of jackbooted authoritarianism?

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:44 pm

Joy Division wrote:
victorisnotamused wrote:

Well. lets just substitue Christianity for Islam, the bible for the koran,
western codes of dress and behaviour for Islamic codes
attempted take over of schools for homosexuality
polygamy for adultery
Halal for alcohol

they actually have it right for drug smuggling....

but yes seems good to me.......

So say Victor, someone was put to death for being caught smuggling cannabis, does that sit right with you?

yep...and the buyer too....idle bastards...grow yer own

Regardless of it being ' the rules', do you consider that personally to be an appropriate punishment?

yep, just like those pillocks that ride bikes at night with no lights and dark clothing...they should be "fair game" for any motorist....

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:47 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:
victorisnotamused wrote:

that depends upon the "brand" of Christianity I suspect....

however...you dont have a "stirring the pot" smiley

however I could have substitued "secularism" or paganism for Islam i suppose...
and perhaps the book of common law for the koran.......

it matters not.....

OK, so long as there are draconian rules forced as though they're from "God," and rigorous punishments for not following them, you're cool with it?

I'm really struggling to understand what you're trying to say here. Britain is too lax, needs a healthy dose of jackbooted authoritarianism?

yup....... martial law......fireing squads in the street...neck tie parties....feral youth rounded up and made something useful of...like errr......ummmm ....ballast?

by Guest Sat Apr 19, 2014 11:50 pm

victorisnotamused wrote:
Joy Division wrote:

So say Victor, someone was put to death for being caught smuggling cannabis, does that sit right with you?

yep...and the buyer too....idle bastards...grow yer own

Regardless of it being ' the rules', do you consider that personally to be an appropriate punishment?

yep, just like those pillocks that ride bikes at night with no lights and dark clothing...they should be "fair game" for any motorist....

Yeah there are thoughtless people who ride bikes at night without lights, totally stupid that, but are you being serious on the death penalty for smuggling marijuana Victor?

by Guest Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:04 am

J.D, I could, by stretching things a little justify the death penalty for almost any crime...no matter how trivial

why the hell do you think I'm so totally opposed to it???

by Guest Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:14 am

victorisnotamused wrote:J.D, I could, by stretching things a little justify the death penalty for almost any crime...no matter how trivial

why the hell do you think I'm so totally opposed to it???

...oh!

by Guest Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:44 pm

Joy Division wrote:
victorisnotamused wrote:J.D, I could, by stretching things a little justify the death penalty for almost any crime...no matter how trivial

why the hell do you think I'm so totally opposed to it???

...oh!

He is bloody good isnt he JD?

by Guest Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:56 pm

Nems wrote:
Joy Division wrote:

...oh!

He is bloody good isnt he JD?

Tbh Nems, he must have been just goofing in his other post, as it implied he at first did agree with the death penalty for smuggling!

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