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October 23, 2007
Iran Forbids Public Displays Of Affection
Iran forbids public displays of affection
Morality police forbids 'inappropriate behavior of couples in public', including holding hands, kissing
ynet news
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3462586,00.html
Iranian police have decided to crack down on "inappropriate behavior of couples in public", the semi-official FARS new agency reported Sunday.
"If someone walks in the street with his partner and commits an offense, we will deal with it," Ahmad Ruzbahani, chief of the morality police, was quoted as saying.
Islamic republic's 'modesty guard' plans to boost operations, detain young women and men straying from strict Islamic dress codes
Iranian law forbids women to be seen in public with men who are not family members. However, not all Iranians comply, and many meet their significant others in public parks.
Now police have decided to put an end to the growing phenomenon and forbid couples to hold hands in public. Ruzbahani said married couples were also called upon to "act modestly" in public.
"They should not act in an inappropriate manner or in a way that will attract attention," he said.
Other police officials said kissing in public was also strictly forbidden.
Last week it was reported that a young woman committed suicide after being arrested for a "moral offense". Zuhara Bani, a 27-year-old med student, was caught in a public park with her boyfriend.
She was taken to a detention facility, where she hung herself 48 hours later with a piece of cloth she had found.
The wide scale campaign to enforce "morality" in Iran, which was launched some six months ago, has evoked opposing responses within the Islamic Republic. The moderates criticized the regime, while the conservative sector of Iranian society lauded the campaign, saying it has contributed to an increase in personal security and morality.
Wild Thing's comment........
Islam’s idea of an appropriate public display is a beheading. Or hanging in the center of towns for all to see.
Posted by Wild Thing at October 23, 2007 12:47 AM
Comments
Kinda off topic but than again, mabe not.
Some of your readers wanted this vid.
Here's the video of donk obama playing with his weenie during the National Anthem.
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/ver/247.1/popup/index.php?cl=4635297
Posted by: Dan at October 23, 2007 03:29 AM
The guy in the green shirt is in trouble then. Also the woman looking at the camera appears incapable of showing affection. Certainly she not advertising she's 'easy'. This actually could be a good thing. One of three things could happen. Either they'll have to arrest everybody in Iran, which would make targeting infinetly easier, they'll stop procreating which will lead to fewer and fewer Iranians, or they rise up and say enough is enough. In any event, if you have stock in an Iranian condom company...SELL.
Posted by: Billy at October 23, 2007 04:04 AM
One more thing. The woman (?) in full berqa gear. Is she looking at you or is she looking away? How do they fart in those things??
Posted by: Billy at October 23, 2007 04:07 AM
That's too bad for Iran. Affection is a most wonderful thing.
And what about those in Iran who are not muslim?
Their rights have been taken away by a man the size of a peanut (oh wait, that's the size of his brain!)
Posted by: Lynn at October 23, 2007 06:28 AM
I just looked at the video of Obama holding his crotch, during the National Anthem, but what language was that sung in.
This is pure BS. Not one of those idiots on stage desreve to be in the race for president.
Diversity is all well and good , we as a country welcome all, who legally come to be part of this country. But OUR language is English and not some butchered version of spanish or whatever other language that was supposed to be.
Maybe Obama had it right, the song was not understandable, it didn't even sound like the Star Spangled Banner, so how was anyone supposed to know it was OUR national anthem.
Posted by: Mark at October 23, 2007 08:08 AM
That one woman has a look that would kill.
'You touch me again sucka, and you will be carryin' it home in a baggie.'
Posted by: Mark at October 23, 2007 08:10 AM
Dan thank you so much, I really appreciate the link to the video.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 23, 2007 09:41 AM
Billy hahahahhahaa
That one woman looks angry.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 23, 2007 09:43 AM
Lynn I agree, Nick and I would be hung if we lived in Iran. He always holds my hand while we are walking anywhere. And I certainly has kissed him in public places. haha
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 23, 2007 09:44 AM
Mark hahaha yes the singer is doing her own thing with the melody of our Anthem. I never like it when a singer does what this one is doing.
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 23, 2007 09:47 AM
Mark, LMAO she does.....
"'You touch me again sucka, and you will be carryin' it home in a baggie.'"
Posted by: Wild Thing at October 23, 2007 09:47 AM
