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Frankly, it makes even less sense to me than people who do the opposite - come to the western world and make loud declarations about their intent to see "the end of freedom and democracy" within 20 years.
Is there something I'm missing that any amount of money would be worth it to move away from a place that shares your values and go to somewhere where your values are not respected by anyone around you?
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Oh no, I understand there's money in it. But is it strange that I like to be able to go out to a club, with my lesbian friends even, and ENJOY my night out (I don't even drink - don't really like the stuff, but definitely am around alcohol) far more than I could care about money?
It just seems to me that without the liberty to enjoy your lifestyle that you love, all the money in the world has very little purpose.
It just seems to me that without the liberty to enjoy your lifestyle that you love, all the money in the world has very little purpose.
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Oh no, I understand there's money in it. But is it strange that I like to be able to go out to a club, with my lesbian friends even, and ENJOY my night out (I don't even drink - don't really like the stuff, but definitely am around alcohol) far more than I could care about money?
It just seems to me that without the liberty to enjoy your lifestyle that you love, all the money in the world has very little purpose.
It just seems to me that without the liberty to enjoy your lifestyle that you love, all the money in the world has very little purpose.
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I dunno, life's short, I don't see the value in spending a few years away from having fun and enjoying life. I may not be here tomorrow. Maybe I'm strange? I don't know, LOL.
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It takes a certain mind set to stay in the middle east. Some last 2 weeks, others two decades. I first went out in 1982. Does it affect people? Hell yes! And not normally for the better, either.
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No thanks, I'll stay in the land of freedom and democracy and the right to self-expression. And to have a drink with some LGBT friends, and dance.
P.S. I'm not trying to come across as a jerk or anything, I genuinely find it very interesting what motivates people to go to places where the freedoms they've enjoyed their whole lives are taken away.
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P.S. I'm not trying to come across as a jerk or anything, I genuinely find it very interesting what motivates people to go to places where the freedoms they've enjoyed their whole lives are taken away.
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My opinion is based on the laws of the UAE, nothing more and nothing less - the activities I consider most beneficial to my health and happiness are outlawed, and I find it interesting how people choose to live under those restrictions and what motivates them, as well as what good they find in it. That's it. So please don't make assumptions, if we can all understand each other the world will slowly become a better place for all
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Deleted since there's no point in arguing, we all have different reasons for the life choices we make. I like the freedom to go clubbing more than money, simple as that. Nothing political or anything Oh, and you're VERY wrong about FOX News - my grandmother watches it and it's just awful trash.
My opinion is based on the laws of the UAE, nothing more and nothing less - the activities I consider most beneficial to my health and happiness are outlawed, and I find it interesting how people choose to live under those restrictions and what motivates them, as well as what good they find in it. That's it. So please don't make assumptions, if we can all understand each other the world will slowly become a better place for all
My opinion is based on the laws of the UAE, nothing more and nothing less - the activities I consider most beneficial to my health and happiness are outlawed, and I find it interesting how people choose to live under those restrictions and what motivates them, as well as what good they find in it. That's it. So please don't make assumptions, if we can all understand each other the world will slowly become a better place for all
But, this is the point. The UAE (and parts of Qatar) is full of bars, nightclubs and any smut that you could wish for (even Riyadh isn't as bad as you may think).
I spend around 4 weeks a year in DC and I personally feel more free here than when in the states. When it's not your country you suddenly really don't care about political freedoms or freedom of speech - at least, that's my experience.
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Well, I was half right
But, this is the point. The UAE is full of bars, nightclubs and any smut that you could wish for (even Riyadh isn't as bad as you may think).
I spend around 4 weeks a year in DC and I personally feel more free here than when in the states. When it's not your country you suddenly really don't care about political freedoms or freedom of speech - at least, that's my experience.
But, this is the point. The UAE is full of bars, nightclubs and any smut that you could wish for (even Riyadh isn't as bad as you may think).
I spend around 4 weeks a year in DC and I personally feel more free here than when in the states. When it's not your country you suddenly really don't care about political freedoms or freedom of speech - at least, that's my experience.
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But, the gay scene here is massive. It's a bit more underground. Probably more men than women.
I'm not trying to defend - just trying to educate.