1. this was front page news on 2 national newspapers.... Good for gypsy for posting it.
2. we all moan about the rubbish in newspapers.... good reporting
3. skanky amigo I read an article about domestic violence in Latin America over the weekend in Guardian and there is growing public debate

as skanky says it is a global issue that is becoming more and more debated as women (as in Latin America) become more educated.

Women in Qatar are a dynamic entity - this I believe sincerely - they are strong and intelligent and irrepresible. At times it has greatly saddened me that some half-wit little brother has power and control over these ladies. But with education this is changing and there is a bright future for Qatari ladies.

I am brought up to expect no person has the right to hit me and I hope one day all women will be brought up in such away