How many of you actually agree that he should be sentenced for that time? 2 years for showing his willy my gosh some people hate nudity. I don't think there should be any laws simply regarding nudity. But at the very least the punishment should be changed to a $200 fine. In a world where kids can see people being blown to bits on cable or video games where the kid's characters stomp turtles to death the odd nude person running around doesn't seem so serious. If i lived there i'd up and start a nude jog in protest, invite some ladies, (*)(*)(*)(*) that be pretty cool. I wonder if we have any laws like this.
Yeah those pompous Presbyterian ********s! In Islamic countries this kind of stuff is fine when men do it, hey, rape some fornicators while you're at it! (*)(*)(*)(*) you. I react like this for two reasons: 1. you point out stupid things Christians do( even though the Scottish government is not Christian) while turning a blind eye towards Islamic rape and murder. 2. I am Presbyterian.
Yes they had public standards......but what would be wrong with that? You have a bee under the bonnet regarding those different to you... are you a racist or just ignorant of those different from you? They believe in the same bible as you, They bleed if cut......they have the same needs and wants as you, they have the same family values as you,taught from the same bible as you....perhaps its you that didn't have had the correct up bring! Get off your high horse......the public in Scotland have the right to have others respect they're ways and aspirations...or suffer the consequences of they're actions! Regards Highlander
Nothing wrong with nudity...in the appropriate place....which have designated areas to do so! Hypocrisy not to respect others wishes who set aside these areas to allow those with this needs to do so...in a caring balanced society! Regards Highlander
Fine, so when the guy again emerges from prison- where he's been for ten years as a victim of Presbyterian pomposity- transport him to one instead of imprisoning him again. These ********s actually wait outside the gates for him to come out. When I say idiot face of Scottish justice I am referring to Scottish idiots. The country isn't immune.
What would you prefer? Have your Islamist buddies cut his head off? Oh wait because he's a MAN according to Islam he can do whatever he wants. It would only be horrible and worthy of punishment if it was a woman.
Why isn`t it his responsibility to take himself to an appropriate place to be naked? If he has issues or problems preventing him from doing this, he possibly should be institutionalised, not jailed.
You're possibly correct on that, but re-arresting him as he exits prison is idiotic- hence the thread,
It did indeed. However even a humble troll is correct once in a while. How about you respond instead of your constant dodging?
All he has to do.....is put on cloths! Its his problem .....to do as he wishes.......its his democratic right...as its the right of decent people to ensure his rights don't exceed everyone else's rights! What is acceptable in Scotland might be to your taste.....but its right for those that live in this land to expect that you either live by our rules or face the penalty under those rules provided they are fair and equitable! Regards Highlander
Interesting comment. However, the London tube wasnt festooned with breasts excepting the late evening revellers. Much like today indeed when girls will indeed wear as little as possible. But if youve got any photos of the 60s to prove me wrong Id be most interested Indeed today people do dress very skimpily. But a line is drawn somewhere. I wonder if our man would be arrested still if he went about in a G- string? Or a man-kini? perhaps he should experiment. As of now however, he is simply being in contempt of court. Which no court can allow - Im sure you can agree on that point. Indeed you are correct about people supporting his military actions. We do support that. Theres a big difference between military actions and public nudity. Anyway, photos please?
Gosh, what is the average age around here.... His profession is irrlevant, as you rightly pointed out. Well he would have to be found to be insane to be committed and not just be an activist who knowingly does what he does to illicit a reaction.
moon We don't allow him to walk around naked any more than we allow him to break speed limits in his car, or evade income tax or walk around with a bag of amphetamine in his pocket with impunity. The fact that he is an ex-marine does not entitle him to disregard laws which everyone else has to obey. He is only thinking of his own "rights" - he couldn't give a stuff about the rights of others not to have to endure his indecent behaviour. If he did this here in Sweden, our police would lock him up in a heartbeat and he would be sent to prison - rightly so! The Scottish courts are not just entitled to deal with him firmly, they have a duty to protect public spaces from this offensive idiot. EB
Here's a lesson about our Scottish cousins. Let the wind blow high let the wind blow low Agh ! Donald were's ye trooosers Donald Wheres Your Troosers?- Andy Stewart! Funny Scottish Song! - YouTube
wezol Erm...thanks. Now I know what she looks like at least. I still haven't a clue who she is. A celebrity of some kind, maybe? EB
There's nothing wrong with public standards, but there's a difference between jailing someone for nudity and beating them for it. That's the difference in "public standards" between Scotland and Iran. I could ask you the same regarding Americans in general. Anything involving America generally inspires some polemic response from you. For the record, I don't believe in the Bible or any religion. I find religion in general to be wishful thinking at best and a source of fatalistic nihilism at worst. I've never said otherwise. I was actually defending Scotland.
Maybe the guy just thinks he has something with which to wow the ladies. In which case he is extremely deluded.
It's two years because he was up on two charges.....breach of the peace, and contempt of court (for turning up bollock naked)..plus he had to serve the unexpired portion of his last sentence from which he was freed early. The tosser has been jailed 20 times in Scotland for much the same thing,and his sentences have gradually increased from the first one of 3 months over the ten years and twenty appearances......as they would with any persistent offender. He didn't get jailed for showing his willy....he was jailed for showing his willy in a public place to people who didn't want to be looking at it, and had the human right not to have to look at it. If all he wanted was the freedom to wander naked and feel the weather on his bare skin, there are plenty nudist beaches....or he could just go back to England, where it appears he won't be jailed unless he produces his willy through the zip in his trousers and waves it at a female or child who doesn't want to see it! What gives an English ******** (or willy) (or as English papers call him.....an eccentric) the right to come up into Scotland and try to change our laws, anyway?