Gladys Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Roxanne said: There were two purses taken at last year’s event. My guess is sledgehammer to crack a nut. Not sure how searching bags on the way in will prevent theft inside and why not search all bags? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code99 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) I was too a bit puzzled by this search. The thought crossed my mind that the tightened security was somehow preventative measures to guard against potential acts of terrorism (especially in light of what has just happened to Salman Rushdie). Clearly, the IOM is not that sort of place and these things never happen here, but they could. Alternatively, it could simply be that the ‘higher powers’ decided to be more vigilant than usual. Overall, the event had a great atmosphere. We felt a tangible sense of ‘reconciliation’ and ‘acceptance’, but of course after centuries of injustice against a particular group in our society it will take long time to heal all past wounds. Just like the statues of former slave owners being removed single acts that heal some of the wrongs of the past are not complete and instantaneous panaceas, but are important milestones on the road to full rehabilitation. Edited August 14, 2022 by code99 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladys Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, Roxanne said: Didn’t you say they were searched on the way out? No, that we could see them being searched on our way out. Sorry, sloppy English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Passing Time said: What kind of lighting would you suggest for the non gay people who are happy getting along with them? Rainbow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hissingsid Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Thank you for that video Amadeus. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 What this shows is how Douglas Carnival could be if it wasn’t organised and substantially funded by the corpy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbnuts Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Noticed 3 young girls drapped in a flag I didnt reckonise in town yesterday.Stopped them and asked . They happily told me it was the Trans flag and one said her Mum didnt know about it either. Learn something everyday . Thanks girls for being so pleasant . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Asthehills said: Just an observation but there was policing at the Royal Show as well and I am sure they are also at things like the food fair, normally near the Dinky Donuts But no one was searched going into the Royal show , are we seeing double standards here ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 17 minutes ago, Omobono said: But no one was searched going into the Royal show , are we seeing double standards here ? No. I think we are seeing a risk based approach to policing/stewarding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, John Wright said: No. I think we are seeing a risk based approach to policing/stewarding. I bet there were dozens of illegal locking blades at the Agri show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wright Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, HeliX said: I bet there were dozens of illegal locking blades at the Agri show. Of course, but I’m not sure that the type of show/event/amount of alcohol is comparable. Or the risk of an attack. There are still some LGBTQI phobics around. Do we have militant members of PETA or meat exclusionary vegan vigilantes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, John Wright said: Of course, but I’m not sure that the type of show/event/amount of alcohol is comparable. Or the risk of an attack. There are still some LGBTQI phobics around. Do we have militant members of PETA or meat exclusionary vegan vigilantes? Not yet, but give it time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 26 minutes ago, John Wright said: No. I think we are seeing a risk based approach to policing/stewarding. I assumed that the checks were to protect the drinks concession. The man sniffed my water bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxfisherman Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 21 minutes ago, Declan said: I assumed that the checks were to protect the drinks concession. The man sniffed my water bottle. That kind of thing is completely insane. Apparently you cannot take your own suncream to the etihad for the football today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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