This is a law that the government of Indonesia is trying to make which controls the violation of sexual maters, this sounds good. but further more, it then has a rule about clothes(which concern YOUR sunbathing dear tourist!), erase the rights to use some of our traditional clothes(which is considered to be 'too vulgar'), and also in some ways stops my favarite fashion magazines(GoD!)...Help! we need help, if you agree on this law, you can go to www.petitiononline.com and vote for it, if you, dont agree with it, you can also go that site and do the kontra one, I dare all of you, because this law concern all of us, and I need to know how many people want this, and how many people dont.
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This's dilemma to your country
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It is a twist on scripture. My wife grew up in the same kind of church, a preachers daughter. If these bunch of legalisms would read the bible they would find out that that scripture ends with, "But we have no such customs in our churches." The original intent of this was concerning the Jewish law where women were supposed to cover their heads as a sign of subservience to God and their husbands. It's pure legalism. I have argued on the hair being a coverings also and how ridiculous this is. If hair is considered a covering, then men can go to church without pants on since we have hair covering our legs. It is legalism plain and simple.
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First of all let me tell you that i agree with you. But to clear things more, covering the hair for a Muslim woman is something that should be done exactly like Christian women are supposed to cover their hais, however, when you come to choice there are a lot of Muslim women whom do not cover their hair (they are still Muslims). As for what some governemts are doing to force women to cover their hair well i think its up to the government itself and whoever does not like it can leave the country (thats a choice)...
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Mosi hit the nail on the head. You've either misunderstood what you've heard or the legislators in Missouri are all bone-headed. I suspect the former.\n\nThere's probably some talk going around about letting people exercise their right to practice their religion. This is often interpreted by anti-Christians to mean what you describe.\n\nAlso, Buddhists aren't supposed to worry about these kinds of things, anyway.
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That's obviously a load of old rubbish, however I know there is a scientific basis and evidence of some big loser who stole someone's identity and asked dumb questions about 'do you like philipino girls', then get all smug and righteous about the Yahoo rules when that person gets suspended. Remind you of anyone? *sniff sniff* \n\nI can STILL smell hypocrisy and it's very close!
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You're considering letting strangers into your home and getting naked with 'em spiders and snakes and all? You're a whack job & this is a joke right? If you've an ounce of common sense (sadly lacking here)...Now go read the papers or listen to the news and you'll find that rape, murder, sodomy, sadism exists out there. Then think twice when you start feeling 'adventurous'. I can only pray that you'll live to see the next day...
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I would think that it would be illegal to do that to you.  It is a form of discrimination.  I would definately contact an attorney, and at least see what they have to say.  Then if you have many crossdressing friends, I would have a huge gathering at that very resturant, and order the cheapest thing on the menu and drink only water.  I know that, this doesn't exactly advance our cause of being accepted in society, but it sure would be fun.  Unfortunattely there are bigots out there, and we have to deal with them cause we are different, but that doesn't make us any less human.  I wish you luck in whatever you decide, you have more courage than many of us.
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I'm glad someone noticed that! Especially about the religious president - although I definitely agree with the list above as well. It's a bit scary, isn't it?\n\nThe main difference, though, is that a lot of your fellow citizens agree with you that it's not a good thing... No, actually, I don't know what Iranians think about it, so what I just said is stupid. Plus, they don't have the same privileges Americans have.\n\nPS: I hope this is not going to come off as anti-American. I'm not. It's just that there are things I don't like in your country - just like there are things that I don't like in mine or in any country!\n\nAs for Europe being a continent of "godless hedonism"... Well, do you even know what hedonism means? Do you say that because we have naked women on TV and on billboards? Come on!
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If nothing offensive could be heard out in public, we would not have half of the music on the market today. I find abortion offensive, should that make it against the law? How about fat people in bikini's where does it end? We have to many stupid laws already.
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How old was the issue you were reading?\nHeaven help all women if this is the new trend.\nThey are disgusting and VERY uncomfortable to wear.
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I think it is illegal. It is only legal if the person being tattoed is over 16 or 18 i cant remember but certainly not a baby. This may also depend on which culture. For indians or mauris (don't quote me) this may be a normal thing.
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thats one of the most relative questions ive seen yet. thank you. i understand. girls wear clothing that could easily qualify for soft core porn andif a guy looks she gets pissed. and it causes problems for us guys who are in relationships because our girlfriends get pissed if we even glance.  let me tell you, the pain it causes on my testicles, is just unbearable at times. its crazy the way they are. they don't dress decently. they dress like their from the most popular corner of camden. i feel ya man. your not alone...im behind you. j/k
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Every country has their own social customs associated with clothing and attire. Whenever you wear something against the local social norm you will be met with confusion, rebellion, sometimes even anger. \nI say it's only bad to wear if you have a hairy butt.
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You're viewing this through western vision.  In Japanese culture, some situations we would consider lewd and even illegal are part of everyday life.  \n\nCommunal baths for instance.  In our society, bathing with children is outrageous and often cause for alarm.  But in Japanese society it is commonplace for families to bathe together, there is nothing sexual about it.\n\nAlso, the human body is not as demonized in Japan as it is in the US.  A naked body in American culture is lewd even pornographic.  But in Japan, nudity is not a big deal.  \n\nNot that I'm saying it's okay to throw what you would consider pornographic in front of your children.  It's simply not acceptable and can even be damaging in our culture.  But ours is not the ONLY culture in the world.
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This is definitely one of those areas where the government should keep it's fat nose out of peoples business... How would let's say, Protestants like it if their religion was outlawed, just because they couldn't get 50% of the votes to keep it legal?.. Our religion, what we put into our bodies and a lot of other areas of our lives are none of anyone's business.
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Man, I cannot argue with you on that. I never understood why women would do such childish things and then they have the nerve to cry "sexual harrassment". I think alot of the sexual harrassements suits could be eliminated if WOMEN would show more self-respect by dressing professional (suit, long skirt, jacket, etc..) & quit flirting with other men. Also, the companies need to specify to these women before hiring them about the dress code and if they are caught dressing inappropiately either need to be suspended or sent home to change.
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That is why these woman wear the veil - so men especially will not look at them so in that case its done its job.  I do however like you find it very offensive as this is not part of our culture and many of my ancestors fought and died so I and the majority of people in this country could enjoy our own culture and freedom. Perhaps we should make it law that this cannot be worn and if these people cannot abide by that law they could return to their own culture where it is law.