Schnauzer wrote:It seems I must concede that my well intentioned comments have provided some members with an opportunity to dispute sound reason, NOT an uncommon occurrence these latter days, particularly in the face of the fact that 'The Yanks' have once again received a well deserved solid 'Political Boot in the Arse' by their greatest perceived rivals of authority.
However, it IS rather sad to note that those who seem to have a certain predilection for military violence, ARE prepared to allow their good sense to be overshadowed by the disappointment of such 'Political Outcomes' and would readily encourage a vulnerable elderly person to expose himself to 'Moral Dangers'.
Moreover, when one considers the facts that the person we refer to does not speak the language of his new 'Hosts' nor agrees with many of their 'Governmental Dictates', it surely becomes critical to at least display some semblance of concern particularly when it is known that when 'Poverty' and 'Oppression' go hand in hand with 'Wealth', the 'Underdogs' are often obliged to clamour for their sustenance and 'Scams' are usually the only means for survival at their disposal.
'Belarus' is quite notorious, I have seen the evidence of such 'Lifestyles' at work, I would prefer to be ridiculed for expressing concern that misfortune may befall a fellow member, than be guilty of NOT issuing a statement of such concern, regardless of whether or not I enjoyed the opinions of ANY other person.
One wonders WHERE it becomes a 'Moral Offence' to warn one's fellow man that there may be 'Flies in the Ointment', unless those who make such objections would actually LIKE to witness the spectacle of an 'Elderly Chap' being taken for a 'Ride'.
As to myself, despite several unpleasant encounters with the 'Elderly Chap' in the past (years) I certainly would not.
My comments on Belarus and its people stem out of my time spent amongst them over 3 years and 16 trips.
I shall not deviate from the esense of this thread by defending my personal choice in the opposite sex, suffice to say that I find the age disparity quite amusing and entertaing, more so knowing that Im older from her father by 12 years and 14 from her mother Also rather amusing is that when she reaches my age I shall be 103 years young