I think you have truly misunderstood Gypsy. For someone that has studied in the US and UK, you seem to be lashing out a little too fervently towards Gypsy.
Let me ask you one thing? Did you drive in the UK and the US? Have you ever driven in other gulf countries or european countries? Do you think that Qatari nationals are 'safe' drivers? You may be a safe driver, so am I; but I'll tell you one thing.....go to Rome, Italy and they drive like maniacs!
Having experienced many driving techniques in different countries; US, Italy, Russia (really bad), Egypt, Other Gulf countries, I am quite shocked to see that Qatar, despite nice roads approaches a level of arrogance that I only witnessed in Moscow.
I've seen far to many Gulf/ Arab nationals driving recklessly. Having said that, I've seen even more Asian nationals do so. You know what the difference is? The Gulf / Arab national usually arrogantly assumes, that they have every right to endanger the lives of others.
After 30 years in the middle east, I don't need statistics. I know the good (plenty of it too) and bad here (one big example is the driving). I've had personal experience, over a long period of time. Gypsy's comments have nothing to do with rascism. It is pure observation. If an American drives wrecklessly in front or behind me, I'll curse at him too. Funny thing though, when I compare the amount of friendly gestures that I get while driving; such as allowing me to pass, not blocking the road, staying a safe distance behind...........I RARELY see a Gulf national do that. Rarely....it has happened; but out of the 1000 times, I'd say about 10.
So, go ahead an answer my question.....you've driven in the US and UK? You tell me? Do you think it's safe here? Do you think Qatar should become more stringent with it's rules?
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi
I think you have truly misunderstood Gypsy. For someone that has studied in the US and UK, you seem to be lashing out a little too fervently towards Gypsy.
Let me ask you one thing? Did you drive in the UK and the US? Have you ever driven in other gulf countries or european countries? Do you think that Qatari nationals are 'safe' drivers? You may be a safe driver, so am I; but I'll tell you one thing.....go to Rome, Italy and they drive like maniacs!
Having experienced many driving techniques in different countries; US, Italy, Russia (really bad), Egypt, Other Gulf countries, I am quite shocked to see that Qatar, despite nice roads approaches a level of arrogance that I only witnessed in Moscow.
I've seen far to many Gulf/ Arab nationals driving recklessly. Having said that, I've seen even more Asian nationals do so. You know what the difference is? The Gulf / Arab national usually arrogantly assumes, that they have every right to endanger the lives of others.
After 30 years in the middle east, I don't need statistics. I know the good (plenty of it too) and bad here (one big example is the driving). I've had personal experience, over a long period of time. Gypsy's comments have nothing to do with rascism. It is pure observation. If an American drives wrecklessly in front or behind me, I'll curse at him too. Funny thing though, when I compare the amount of friendly gestures that I get while driving; such as allowing me to pass, not blocking the road, staying a safe distance behind...........I RARELY see a Gulf national do that. Rarely....it has happened; but out of the 1000 times, I'd say about 10.
So, go ahead an answer my question.....you've driven in the US and UK? You tell me? Do you think it's safe here? Do you think Qatar should become more stringent with it's rules?
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi