The Dark Side of Dubai

[Geegeela]

Has this one previously been posted?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMr-WX3Nf_k

 

[incumbent]

There might be some valid points in the tabloid-style piece, but the "True Face of Islam" branding... no thank you.

 

[RooFlyer]

Not sure if watching that video will add anything for me.

As far as flying to Dubai and the Gulf States is concerned there are broadly three classes of people I think:

* Those with strong feelings about the harsh way guest workers are treated in the Gulf States (including the airline crews); the potential 'traps' for unwary transit passengers and people entering the Gulf States and the Gulf States' attitude to human rights in general; - from this class of people, many simply refuse to fly to the Gulf states, either in transit or to visit. These people I can respect.

* Those who express similar feelings and opinions, but fly to and visit the Gulf States never-the-less, often enjoying first class perks and amenities. These people I do not respect.

* Those who are un-aware of the issues mentioned above, or who are aware but it doesn't affect them sufficient to alter the fact that they wish to fly to or via the Gulf States. This class would include me and, I think the majority.