British Couple Held In Iran

[naomi24]

The couple, named as Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are in their early 50s, and were on a trip across the world to Australia on motorbikes, were arrested in Iran in January on unspecified security charges.  

Posting on Instagram Mrs Foreman acknowledged that travelling to the Iran, against Foreign Office advice, and to Pakistan was risky and "slightly scary".

"Yes, we're aware of the risks," she wrote. "But we also know the rewards of meeting incredible people, hearing their stories, and seeing the breathtaking landscapes of these regions could far outweigh the fear."

She added: "From the vast deserts of Iran to the towering peaks of Pakistan, we hope to share the beauty, hospitality, and humanity that often go unnoticed."

Mrs Foreman is reported to have been carrying out a research project on their journey to Australia asking people what it means to be human and what constitutes a good life.

She was due to present her findings at a conference on positive psychology in Brisbane in July.  Lindsay Foreman is a life coach with a doctorate in psychology.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c626p6pz7xlo

 

I hope they're recovered safely but for supposedly intelligent people this really is appallingly irresponsible.  Sheer madness.

[douglas9401]

Nobody going to step up and curb the worst of the poisonous ramblings then?

Where are the guardians of standards today?

[ynnafymmi]

Rent free Dougie,rent free.

[ynnafymmi]

By the way Dougie,what do you mean poisonous ramblings?What was that you were saying today on NewJudges posting@12.19 today.Something about "unwashed rabble of thieves and liars"?Isnt that "poisonous ramblings"?

[fripfrip]

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Dougie by name Dougie by nature.