Another Vile Practice Brought Here ...

[ladybirder]

I hope this is dealt with more successfully than FGM has been.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jan/26/revealed-dozens-of-girls-subjected-to-breast-ironing-in-uk

How can people think this is ever OK especially in 2019?

[-Talbot-]

'I hope this is dealt with more successfully than FGM has been'


Don't hold your breath, this one is far easier to ignore, Ladybirder.

[fender62]

cultural diversity is so enriching, so we are told

[Patsy33]

I think these practices would stop, if the male appendage were ironed over!

[ladybirder]

Don't worry, all is in hand. From the link:
// The government has said it is “absolutely committed” to stamping out the practice. \\
Also from the link:
// Nyuydzewira, who was herself subjected to the abuse as a girl, said British authorities were not taking the problem seriously, and have not prosecuted those doing breast-ironing on their children on grounds of it being seen as a “cultural practice”. \\
You couldn't make it up could you:-(

[pastafreak]

Good Lord...just when I've thought I'd heard it all.

[Theland]

Yes black African culture is so enriching.
FGM, black knife wielding gangs, and champions for them like Dianne Abbott.
When I see London on the TV I am ashamed of this and successive governments for losing our country.
More coming in daily.
The Marakesch document signed to bring in more.
Leaves me in despair.

[mushroom25]

if it is the objective of the UK to promote its multicultural credentials, it's really in no position to pick and choose what it will accept, and what it won't - with every ethnic restaurant, or artistic diversity (for example) comes a breast ironing, or FGM, or honour killing. either live with it - or abandon any pretence of cultural acceptance.

[Theland]

I don't accept their dirty stinking primitive culture, but I am only a voice of one.

[ladybirder]

But there are many "voices of one" Theland. You are not alone.

[Old_Geezer]

Well one doesn't want wrinkly breasts would one.

That said, it's weird and cruel what primitive cultures get up to.

[webbo3]

Patsy33
//I think these practices would stop, if the male appendage were ironed over!//

What do you mean by that.?

So it’s men’s fault then and not the people doing it, I’m assuming you approve of child abuse and violence towards men going by that comment.

[ladybirder]

First, thank you SpareEd or whoever for bringing my post back to life albeit with a few posts removed.
Webbo, I think Patsy is saying the same as "If men had to give birth there would be no more babies born". If I'm right then that doesn't equate to her thinking child abuse and violence towards men is OK.

[hereIam]

Do we know for sure if it is men who invented this practice ? I personally think it would be ..

[-Talbot-]

I suspect the Spare Ed had nothing to do with it.

Either a mod has changed their mind or a mod has decided the mod that closed the thread was wrong.


Mods wars.

[LadyCG]

I favour mod sabre-rattling over editorial revision.

Ahem, I digress...

The civilised world needs to make a united stand against this medieval practice, even the grovelling apologists need to see it for what it is. To speak out against such a cruel and barbaric practice is not racist, it is in the interest of humanity.

[Patsy33]

Exactly ladybirder! Thank you.

[Mamyalynne]

It is vile and most certainly needs prompt attention before the practice gets a stronger hold than it already has.

As weak a statement as this is I'll say it anyway - it has to start with education and yes, if necessary prosecutions too.

[naomi24]

Crazy people.

[ladybirder]

Sugar! I just typed quite a long reply then read down the answers to make sure I hadn't missed anyone before I posted. Then awarded Best Answer and went to press Answer Now and my answer had disappeared. I should've known that would happen. I give up I'm not typing it again I'll just thank all who've taken the trouble to reply. xxx