Xiin, any closer to defining myself rigidly? I hope not

Xiin, I see you neatly side-stepping the question. Calling heterosexuality the "default sexual orientation" does not actually establish anything. Right-handedness is natural and the dominant preference for many. That does not make left-handedness unnatural, and it does not prove that people choose one over the other. I ask again, do you choose to be straight? Was there a point at which you decided to forgoe sex with men? It may seem to be an absurd--even insulting--question, but I think the reluctance to answer it speaks volumes. The Point, you say that "every society sets boundaries". Precisely. This society has decided it's wrong to discriminate against others because of their race or religion or sexual orientation. To raise the spectre of paedophilia or beastiality cheapens your argument saxiib. Arbitrary moral lines are wrong if they promote injustice, no matter how dearly a society clings on to them.

Pucca, it never is. LOL @ Xiin. It's sometimes considered a virtue to be a child at heart, you know. And what's more childlike than re-inventing yourself as the mood strikes? Look, you're not truly xiinfaniin, unless horses have become adept at browsing online fora. Waaay back in the fall of '04 you decided you liked the sound of your nick and/or what it signified. The rest of us are still searching, that's all. Noo qalee.

Originally posted by xiinfaniin: You see, aniga iyo adiga isku mar baan nala qoray[actually you are one year older ] oo aan SOL nimid. Tell me how many times aad xuubsiibatay sidii maskii oo inamadu kugu wareereen yaa rokko? Warka ii dadaji maantaa hadal baa iga buuxee ! LOL. Sida maskaan wili koreynaa dee. Idinku laakiin xuub dambe iniima harin.

Xiin, sexual preference is innate. Do you choose to be straight? At some point in your life, did you decide that you're going to limit your sexual preference to women? Is there anyone here who's going to claim that they occasionally consider having a same-sex partner, but desist on account of their values or upbringing? ThePoint, most teens like to fit in, to be "normal", whatever that means. Knowing that there are other people like them may mitigate feelings of alienation. More importantly, it may make a callous classmate reconsider calling them names or marginalizing them.

I think it's odd (gay penguins?), but if it means one less kid is bullied into a suicidal depression because of his/her sexual orientation, then it's all to the good. I'm sure these same books showcase "normal" (white anglo) families, the token ethnic family, a physically disabled parent, a single parent household, adopted/foster kids, etc. No one gets offended that these books are promoting "ethnicity" or physical disability or adoption; it's simply an acknowledgement that families come in all shapes and sizes and colours (white and brown and black and rainbow).

The criteria Libaax highlighted include factors that favour European languages.

3.3 I think this thing is penalizing single people.

They speak many different languages in India.

Ah Faarax-B, who's filled with wiswis now? Calool is an organ, if properly prepared bodily waste should be the last thing on your mind. Obviously you're not familiar with the African concept of "waste not, want not." Next you'll be saying that kiliyo iyo beer ma cuntid either.

Let's say that the gabarta and odeyga have a daughter, and the habarta and wiilka have a son: The son will be the uncle of the girl (because he's her mom's half-brother) and the girl will be the aunt of the boy (because she's his father's half-sister). You make it sound so exotic. My family tree is filled with these kinds of relationships

Originally posted by Paragon: So just as I proposed ealier (in Quit Pastralism, Practice Agriculturalism )under another nickname in this section of the forum, I would like to ask again, is it not the right time to usher in change on how our nomads live, or should we wait until the first million die? 1. Do you happen to have unoccupied arable land handy? 2. Agriculturalism has its own risks and challenges, and mass starvations of farming communities is not unheard of. Depending on a cash crop for your livelihood can be as precarious an existence as searching for grazing land is for pastoralists.

I think the anti-TFG crowd is getting a little carried away with the personal attacks. It's a pity, because they have the moral high ground here. Or maybe it's fitting, since the ICU likewise squandered the goodwill and popular support of the people, to disastrous consequences.

Faarax, saaxiib, don't presume. You've never lived in Somalia (or the parts I hail from anyway) if you think I don't understand that "food is essential in Africa" (I don't know where it isn't, but I get your drift). However, the article seems to suggest that dog is a delicacy people are paying dearly for, not a meal of last resort (though I'm sure for some it is as well). LOL @ kirishmoorish. My bad, but it sounds unappetising compared to calool, honestly. It sounds like a mish-mash of things, and I like my food distinct and well-defined

Faarax-B, I don't suffer from wiswis really. I'm willing to chow down on anything, as long as it's not capable of guiding a blind man down a busy intersection or recognizing its own name. The only wiswis I feel is over intelligence. I don't understand how someone can stare into the adoring eyes of Rover and decide he'd make a good dinner! Jimcaale, kirishmoorish sounds familiar. What is it? And calooley is quite yummy, properly prepared.

LOL. I think kuligiin waa iska sheeko wixiina. Mid cuna wax aan aheeyn digaag iyo rooti ini kuma jiro. Hilib ari xitaa waa ka shakidaan baan u malayn, hilib geelna "laab-jeex" buu inugu ridaa. Yaxaas iyo libaax kulahaa.

Hodman, shrimp is a kind of insect isn't it?

His father.

^Fire hoses and confiscation of aubergines, I suppose.

Post me $50 and a headshot and I'll see what I can do.

I hate to say it, but it's close to lunch-time for me and I'm feeling a little peckish

Originally posted by Caano Geel: quote:Originally posted by Zafir: ^^LOOL Taliban, I recommend this dish "Tyre: A dog's legs. Mr Umoh claims that eating a 'tyre' makes you a fast runner" you'll get your legs back. Zafir, please don't tempt him, he might attempt to 'sentence ' usMake like a truck and 404 then. People are so perverse. How does one look at their little friendly chihuahua and wonder if they'd prefer him roasted or sauteed?

^LOL. Touche`

Puuja, it's possible. Also keep in mind that callers tend to be people who have very strong (and usually negative) opinions. If you sort of like your boss, or don't mind him/her, you're not likely to call in. If someone dislikes their MALE boss, they're unlikely to attribute it to his gender. But if someone has problems with their FEMALE boss, it's her gender that gets highlighted. Go figure.

^LOL. I think that should put an end to all the suuro from these uppity girls.