I completely agree with Jauntie on his very first post. It really depends on the lifestyle one adopts. That is the wonderful diversity we live in.

I love the fact that we live in a multi-cultural society. And that debates can be had (when intelligence rules over pride)in an open-minded manner.

There is no western and non-western. It's so sad when you have people on QL that don't actually 'read' the posts and just attack. Freedom of expression is a democratic value, not a 'western' one.

One thing I would like to point out is this. I would kindly ask all the Arab nationals that frequent this site, to have a word with TheChe13/ TheChe/AirSupply/Arisupply/non-westerner. He seems to think that Arabs need defending. If he will not listen to reason, or take the hint after being banned for 13 times, he really needs your guidance. After reading the same accusations over and over again, I have realized one sad truth. He is so full of hate, and all this does is increase the divide between cultures.

"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi