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That may as well be but I can't help feeling that any responsible person who exercises "reasonable force" will probably be locked up by the very police who they expect to help them. Perhaps that's the cynic in me talking...

Nice one!

It is shocking to see the scenes of violence and looting up and down the country, but equally shocking is the amount of racist language and idiocy displayed by some people in this thread (Anakin, I'm looking at you). What right does anyone have to use phrases like "Jungle Bunny" to describe members of the black community? There are people of all colours that are out there rioting and looting, this is not just confined to one particular ethnic/racial group. Making those kinds of statements and using that sort of language is uncalled for. There are only good people and bad people in this world, and you can get them in all shapes and colours. Remember that.

Is there any truth to the rumour that a black youth was stabbed and killed by a Singh with a Kirpan in the Handsworth area? Have done a Google search but not seen anything....

OK, looks like I'm able to listen to the rest of this show. Jarnail Singh raised some very good points and it was very frustrating to hear how some callers (and even the presenter himself in some cases) seemed to talk him down or talk over him. Suggesting that he (and Sikhs worldwide) should forget the past and move on is outrageous. No right thinking person would tell a Jew to ever forget about the Holocaust, how is it different for Sikhs?? As someone said already, 1 hour to discuss this topic is not long enough.

I laugh at them as I know now that people like that are not worth my time or energy. Simples!

We are told to recognise the whole human race as one, yet you're starting a thread asking how to go about stopping this group? And to say it's a "choice" is stupid, you cannot choose your sexuality any more than you can choose your skin colour. If any of you had children who grew up to be Homosexual/Transgender, how would you honestly treat them? Love them as your own flesh & blood (which they are) or shun/disown them?

It may be good news but I don't like the use of the word "militant" when describing him. It makes it out like he is still guilty of something, despite being found not guilty.....or maybe I'm just looking too much into it.

I was listening to the recording of the show on iPlayer but it cuts after 1hr 40, was the show cut short??

D'oh, it's not allowing me to see the video...perhaps due to my UK location? Or maybe the company network is blocking it?? I'll give it a try at home and see if there's a difference. Thanks for linkage!

I think that's pretty cool, a Singh in the mounted police force. Nice one.

I'll go first I guess.... 1. I feel that I have definitely changed as a person, especially in light of the situations I've been in and what I've learned about myself and other people. Has this been an improvement in me, in the type of person that I am? I'm not in a position to say, only someone who's known me for a long period of time could tell you anything approximating an answer. 2. I have been able to control majority of the thieves, anger is still one that needs control. I do feel like I've bottled up a lot of anger inside over the years, I need to learn to let it go and not to let things (and people) get to me now. I know that's a long, hard road but every journey starts with a single step, and I feel I've made a few already. 3. I feel like I've become a slightly more knowledgeable person due to knowing more about my faith, doesn't make me better or worse than the next person. Besides which, to be a decent human being is the important thing, you can learn to be a decent Sikh afterwards. 4. I haven't changed any of my negative traits, I may have more control over them and not let them manifest as often but I wouldn't say that it was a successful change by any stretch of the imagination. I would like to be more courageous, stand up for myself and others more and stand my ground when my views are challenged. If our Gurus could stand up for what they believed in and for the freedom of others, then I should aspire to do the same. Hope that's of some use, apologies if I may have offended or upset anyone with what I've said.

Thanks guys, I just wrote exactly how I feel about this. I have noticed that people tend to focus on the frivolous and superficial aspects more when it comes to finding a match, rather than concentrating on the things that really matter. And as mundasingh ji pointed out, it's about being a good human being in general, rather than being a Gursikh. I do feel that it is possible for people to start thinking this way, it just takes one person to set an example and show another perspective. Like Mahatma Ghandi once said, "Be the change you want to see in the world".

Nothing wrong with an age gap, it all comes down to maturity levels and how much you have in common. As for a long engagement, about a year is ideal as it gives enough time to get the wedding planned and sorted, in my view.

Mundasingh ji, with respect, I can't see how someone's earning potential could be any sort of determining factor as to whether that makes them a good match or not. Surely the point of marriage is finding someone who fulfills you spiritually, rather than financially? Somebody who is an amazing person and has a heart full of love? Or is it true that money does indeed make the world go around? I feel myself to be incredibly blessed to have found someone who fulfills my spiritual and emotional needs, to the point where I have not once concerned myself, nor cared, to know how much money she earns. Whether she was a high flyer or on the dole would be of no odds, for I can see that she has a pure heart and a beautiful soul, which to me is absolutely priceless. Don't mean to blow my own horn there but she makes me so happy, I honestly just want to shout it from the rooftops! Just my 2p worth....

Cos people can be narrow-minded.

I like your chacha's style, though I personally would have thrown my lawnmower at those bozo's. :lol:

Some of us can be and some of us can't. I've had experience with both types of people but I wouldn't generalise and say everyone was bad or everyone was good. Then again, I'm more likely to take people on an individual basis and see them for who they are rather than who they represent. Personally, it would be nicer if people didn't judge others and instead accepted them for who they are, perhaps that may make them feel more at ease and more likely to take an interest.

This "friend" doesn't sound like much of a friend in my opinion. The fact that you are doing what you feel is right and trying to live a clean life is proof enough that you aren't like your dad and if people don't want to know you because of that then they aren't worth knowing. It is their loss. Don't define your worth by other people's opinions. And there is nothing wrong with remaining unmarried at 30, believe me it could be a whole lot worse!!

Do me a favour dude...don't ever read the Daily Mail again, it's bad for your health!! Unless you're mocking their journalism, in which case feel free to carry on!

What an absolute tool this "Amit" Singh is. No ignorant person is going to stop and ask if you're a Muslim before considering beating you up, as far as they're concerned a brown face is a brown face is a brown face. Next time some knucklehead tries to beat you up, let's see how far you get by holding your hands up and saying "but I'm not a Muslim mate!", see if that makes him think twice. Doubt it very much.

Hehe, yeh moshing can be a bit problematic (I've been there and as fun as it is, you do need to keep one hand on your head!) but it's good, clean fun!