Call This A Free Country?

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4973074/Market-trader-56-BANNED-town-centre.html

What next the burning of certain books out of their library, to take place in their market place?

[Mamyalynne]

If it's another seller of cups and mugs, she'll still be on the market - in fights between traders go on all the time, petty and unpleasant.

What better if you can deflect the blame elsewhere.

[anotheoldgit]

Gromit

She removed the mugs with Nazi symbols back in August as requested to do so.

Someone later complained in October that she was now selling Knights Templar mugs which seem inoffensive.

[anotheoldgit]

Islay

/// A mug containing a painted scene of a concentration camp perhaps? ///

These very words could be rightfully be described as very offensive to some.

I wonder if you will be ordered to leave?

[Islay]

AOG I find you offensive but you have not been ordered to leave so why should I be ordered to leave?

[douglas9401]

Not an order of course, just a suggestion to maybe take a deep breath and consider how you're looking to people right now, both of you.

[vetuste_ennemi]

//why should I be ordered to leave?//

Don't think you should be ordered to, but it would give you an opportunity to actually learn something about the two subjects you've spoken about - the Knights Templar and Muslims.

[THECORBYLOON]

As always ANOTHEOLDGIT, you have the ability to report ANY comments you find offensive so perhaps you should choose that option.

[anotheoldgit]

/// What better if you can deflect the blame elsewhere. ///

What do you mean, putting the blame on the Muslims?

Some of the those nasty stall holders could be Muslims, there are an awful lot of them that stand the markets.

[Mamyalynne]

Confidentiality of the complainants means we'll never know, as I say - petty vendettas like this go on.

She should appeal to get her stall back, selling rare books is a great trade I'm sure.

[Mamyalynne]

Another thread going rapidly down the plughole - not just the markets is it?

[jackthehat]

-----/// What better if you can deflect the blame elsewhere. ///

What do you mean, putting the blame on the Muslims?

Some of the those nasty stall holders could be Muslims, there are an awful lot of them that stand the markets. -----

Let's face it, AOG, you'd have been much more comfortable if this thread had taken a mosey down that particular route from the outset.

[dannyk13]

AOG, why does every discussion you take part in have to include a slanging match between you and another Aber?

[Islay]

Classy AOG really classy
You know just because you claim to be old does not mean you can get away with offensive comments

[anotheoldgit]

THECORBYLOON

If in your haste to have yet another chop at me, you have failed to notice that I personally did not find Islay's suggestion of a mug painted with a scene of a concentration camp offensive, I only suggested that there were some who might.

[douglas9401]

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[anotheoldgit]

dannyk13

/// AOG, why does every discussion you take part in have to include a slanging match between you and another Aber? ///

I really don't know perhaps you would be better asking those who's daily enjoyment is to gang together and take swipes at me, it may be my choice of newspaper, my choice of subject matter, my choice of headline, the occasional spelling mistake, just about anything they can find.

But unlike others who in the past they have driven from AB, just because they hold an opposite view to them, they have yet failed to drive me away, because I can equally tackle them at their little game, and it just irritates their little minds so, so much.

On here it is acceptable for one to wish the whole Royal Family shot, The country forever ruled by a Red Labour Government, unlimited immigration, the banning of Christianity, and the acceptance of being ruled by Europe.

But never criticise Ethnic minorities or LBGT, don't support UKIP, Trump, Nigel Farage, never read the right-wing press or even dare to have a mind of one's own.

Then and only then, will the flock welcome you into their fold and issued you with the obligatory rose tinted specs and a bowl of muesli.

[ludwig]

andy-hughes //I worry that one person is able to 'take offence' and cause a situation where a trader is sanctioned for selling legal merchandise. //

That's the problem I have with it. In theory anyone complaining to that council about anything on the grounds of 'offensiveness' can get it removed from sale. However, as if that isn't bad enough, you can be sure it won't be applied even handedly.

For example, there must be loads of vegans who find the sight of butcher's shops with raw meat displays on that same market incredibly offensive. Would the council sanction tell them to stop selling meat? Of course not.

[-Talbot-]

She should not have been banned for selling these mugs ... it really is that simple.
The council should apologise and let her start trader on her stall asap.

Some posters see the word 'Muslim' and instantly start attacking whoever has offended either a Muslim or a dipstick who decides to get offended on behalf of the Muslims.

[Mamyalynne]

In line with all Councils I'm sure they get many complaints on a regular basis and only a few are acted upon.

Once more I reiterate, I have only the same information on this particular case as anyone else here.