Jewish folk have refused to sit near a woman on flights in the past as well, though I didn't think attacking crew members was involved
This was the one I was thinking of but apparently it's not uncommon
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Should have asked him to step outside until he calms down.
Turkish lemming here. So would they deport him back to Turkey, or a different country that actually has any form of Shariah?
Meet in the middle at Konya maybe?
You can't just say Sharia law and expect a new seat assignment.
I didn't say it, I invoked it.
I'll try to invoke shakira law next time to try to get an upgrade to business class
WAKA WAKA the plane has been diverted to Africa.
Any hips caught lying will be put to death
Doesn’t Shakira use a private jet?
I DEMAND to sit next to Shakira!
I INVOKE my right to sit next to Shakira!
Fuck misogynistic twerps and assholes who give flight attendants and other kinds of service workers a hard time, but this story would not be getting signal boosted by rags like the Daily Mail and New York Post if it wasn't a Muslim immigrant being accused
Misogynistic religions should be cancelled for their misogyny.
Fuck them, fuck the misogynistic dress code, and fuck this asshole for assuming his backwards fucking religion applies to free and more enlightened countries like Germany. They can either adapt their religion to 21st century ideals, or earn all of the criticism they rightfully deserve.
"I prefer that men who assault flight attendents not be muslim" -news outlets owned by rich christians who believe 99% of what sharia law muslims believe
There aren't many non Muslims who would try to use Sharia law..
They use use regular laws and systemic oppression in the white, western world. There was a time in the white western world where only good looking, single women could be flight attendants. There was a time in the white, western world, that my grandmother remembers, where she wasn't allowed to have a credit card without a husband or father to co-sign.
was
Oh hey, it's the guy who was banned from the women's com.
Was I? I literally cant keep track anymore lol
Meanwhile, in the middle east, even good looking, single white women still have to cover up everything from head to toe in 120°F weather.
I'll pick the law set that at least acknowledges its faults and isn't 2000 years behind the times.
he refused to sit next to a woman, citing Sharia law, and later assaulted a female flight attendant who intervened.
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Authorities identified the suspect only as a Turkish national living in Germany.
That level of disrespect for the values of a democracy should get you expelled IMO.
This is an extreme level of sexist discrimination, that goes against fundamental values of a modern democracy.
This kind of people is not fit to live in a democracy.
Fining him and maybe even sending him to jail for a few months will not teach such a person anything, but will only radicalize him further against the values of democracy.
Good — now do all the religious zealots — like Christian or Jewish extremists.
“Christian extremists” always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. A real Christian extremist would be giving away everything they owned and responding to all violence with pacifism. I think Christofascism usually fits better.
I think Christofascism usually fits better.
Supply Side Christofascists.
As I recently learned: there were people like that, for example Waldians. There policy of forgiveness, giving to the poor and supporting each other didn't sit right with the clergy and nobleman, so they terrorised them and persecuted them e.g. via the Spanish inquisition.
Eh, fascists are a kind of extremist. Every religion has good and bad parts and for some reason when you hear about extremists in the news it's always people who go hard on the bad parts.
I wish there were more "extremists" that were like that.
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So you don't disagree with the ideology of fascism, you only disagree with who is being targeted by it.
Fascist were historically noted for their anti-religious stance.
Fascists use religion (along with everything else available) to gain, increase, and maintain power. Fascists will even use socialist rhetoric if it gains them power. Actions matter more than what people are saying.
You can say you're a socialist or whatever, but if you want to hurt people simply for being different from you, then you're a fascist.
IIRC, an ultra-orthodox Jewish passenger tried something similar on an El Al flight a few years ago, and made the news.
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Officials said the man also insulted federal police officers during questioning. According to authorities, he made the remarks in Turkish without realizing that one of the interviewing officers understood the language.
I mean, even aside from that, I suspect that they're probably wearing bodycams...
I’m proud that I guessed Germany from this quote. What an idiot (for multiple reasons)
Ignoring all the other problems, a turkish man referring to sharia law is like an anarchist referring to the bible.
Huh
Turkey is a secular country, no sharia law there
*was
searches
It sounds like they have gender-segregated seating on public transport.
Hey travelers! Ever booked a seat on public transport and had to specify your gender? Well, welcome to Turkey! In this unique travel experience, seating next to someone of the opposite sex is a bit of a no-no, unless you book together.
Trains: Clear as Day
Turkey’s train system doesn’t beat around the bush. Try booking seats next to someone of the opposite sex, and bam! You’re hit with a clear message saying, “Not allowed.” They’re serious about keeping guys and gals in their separate travel lanes.
Buses: No Mix and Match
Now, buses take it up a notch. Most systems won’t even let you book seats next to the opposite sex. No ifs, ands, or buts. It’s a full-on restriction. Talk about keeping things strictly platonic on the road!
Sure, some argue it’s about passenger comfort and safety. But seems not everyone’s on board with this gender-segregated journey. Critics say it’s a buzzkill for personal freedom. Solo travelers, especially those outside traditional gender norms, might find it a tad awkward or downright frustrating.
Secular government + religious rural-folk. Think rural Texas tho urban parts are a bit better.
Also government has been skewing religious too thanks to the fucking Erdogan.
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The fight attendant should have called "Parlay" as this guy is obviously a sky pirate pulling these shenanigans...
Eh, it’s more of a guideline than a rule.
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