Alton Towers

[byronkincaid]

errr, I read it as they (may) have spoiled the day after the wedding when they wanted to go on some rides. I don't see what the big deal is here. If they wanna go on a ride wear long trousers and a long sleave shirt, if not, go home.

If it's meant to be a day for the kids then I'm sure they won't mind, if the adults want to go on some stupid roller coaster then there's a reasonable chance that they're a bunch of sad w****** anyway.

[mikkyT]

Why do feelings run so high about something like this when we live in a world where thousands of people are dying every day from disease, hunger, thirst, abuse, and neglect?

Daily mail syndrome? I agree btw, but dont get me started on those topics!

[Claw75]

Why do feelings run so high about something like this when we live in a world where thousands of people are dying every day from disease, hunger, thirst, abuse, and neglect?

I take your point Tom, and it is a good one, but I'm afraid where such matters are concerned I cannot help but feel passionate.  If we were all more embracing (or even just tolerant) of the diversity within the world in which we live, maybe some of the problems you mention above would be less rife.

[mikkyT]

errr, I read it as they (may) have spoiled the day after the wedding when they wanted to go on some rides. I don't see what the big deal is here. If they wanna go on a ride wear long trousers and a long sleave shirt, if not, go home.

If it's meant to be a day for the kids then I'm sure they won't mind, if the adults want to go on some stupid roller coaster then there's a reasonable chance that they're a bunch of sad w****** anyway.

The wedding service that Alton Towers provide is that you get free useage of the park for you and your wedding guests. Basically the same deal as with the Muslim group (without the wedding bit obviously).

Alton Towers is to blame. But its the lack of tolerance that incensed me when I read this last week.

[totalise]

Why do feelings run so high about something like this when we live in a world where thousands of people are dying every day from disease, hunger, thirst, abuse, and neglect?

I take your point Tom, and it is a good one, but I'm afraid where such matters are concerned I cannot help but feel passionate.  If we were all more embracing (or even just tolerant) of the diversity within the world in which we live, maybe some of the problems you mention above would be less rife.

you dont think that is why people here are getting annoyed? the muslim group aren't being very tolerant/embracing of the wedding party.. I mean getting married is a big deal in almost any religion, if they are tolerant they should be happy to see people of other religious cultures being so happy and embracing their god through the holy sanctitude of marriage

the problem with most apologists is that they think embracement/tolerance only works one way, when it has to work both ways otherwise it just creates an imbalance, and like most things, when there is an imbalance, that is when reactions occur

[Heid]

Very true.

It's easy to get enraged, especially given the overzealous outrage mentality of some of the papers lately. For certain groups of society anyway.

[ariston]

This isn't a religious/race issue- Alton Towers have made a business decision as they are a business. As long as anyone is willing to pay and they aren't breaking any laws Alton Towers will let you hire out the park for the day and do what you wish with it. As for the wedding party not being able to use the park after the wedding......boohoo. After both my weddings I had other things on my mind than a bloody big dipper. I didn't realise blonde would allow a debate/missinformation campaign on here, bordering on racism most of this thread.

[Indestructable]

This isn't a religious/race issue- Alton Towers have made a business decision as they are a business. As long as anyone is willing to pay and they aren't breaking any laws Alton Towers will let you hire out the park for the day and do what you wish with it. As for the wedding party not being able to use the park after the wedding......boohoo. After both my weddings I had other things on my mind than a bloody big dipper. I didn't realise blonde would allow a debate/missinformation campaign on here, bordering on racism most of this thread.

Spot on, it's all about money and if it had been a Catholic only day none of us would have been fussed.

[Trace]

This isn't a religious/race issue- Alton Towers have made a business decision as they are a business. As long as anyone is willing to pay and they aren't breaking any laws Alton Towers will let you hire out the park for the day and do what you wish with it. As for the wedding party not being able to use the park after the wedding......boohoo. After both my weddings I had other things on my mind than a bloody big dipper. I didn't realise blonde would allow a debate/missinformation campaign on here, bordering on racism most of this thread.

Spot on, it's all about money and if it had been a Catholic only day none of us would have been fussed.

Wanna bet?

[mikkyT]

This isn't a religious/race issue- Alton Towers have made a business decision as they are a business. As long as anyone is willing to pay and they aren't breaking any laws Alton Towers will let you hire out the park for the day and do what you wish with it. As for the wedding party not being able to use the park after the wedding......boohoo. After both my weddings I had other things on my mind than a bloody big dipper. I didn't realise blonde would allow a debate/missinformation campaign on here, bordering on racism most of this thread.

Spot on, it's all about money and if it had been a Catholic only day none of us would have been fussed.

If it had been a Catholic day, and one of the Catholics told the couple that they could not use condoms in the hotel because of their religion, the couple would have told them to get stuffed. But they can't turn round to the islamic party and say the same thing, because that would be racist.

BTW... a catholic day wouldn't even happen if it was based in Northern Ireland. THERE, is a prime example of in-tolerance toward anothers religion/sect.

[tikay]

Taking up Ariston's point, we (the Mods) are watching this thread very closely.

"Misinformation" happens all the time, so does debate, but if we feel that it becomes Racist, it will be firmly dealt with. Trust me.

[mikkyT]

Taking up Ariston's point, we (the Mods) are watching this thread very closely.

"Misinformation" happens all the time, so does debate, but if we feel that it becomes Racist, it will be firmly dealt with. Trust me.

Thanks tikay. I think I speak for everyone when I say I'm sure none of us want racisim to blight the blonde forums. And I'm also glad to see that the debate is allowed to continue.

[Claw75]

This isn't a religious/race issue- Alton Towers have made a business decision as they are a business. As long as anyone is willing to pay and they aren't breaking any laws Alton Towers will let you hire out the park for the day and do what you wish with it. As for the wedding party not being able to use the park after the wedding......boohoo. After both my weddings I had other things on my mind than a bloody big dipper. I didn't realise blonde would allow a debate/missinformation campaign on here, bordering on racism most of this thread.

Spot on, it's all about money and if it had been a Catholic only day none of us would have been fussed.

Wanna bet?

would we ever have heard about it though?

[tikay]

The Debate can continue all night for me Mikky, but blonde is 100% against Racism, & if it goes that way, we will do the necessary.

[Scottish Dave]

I would like to bring it to your attention that on Sunday September 17th Alton Towers will be closed to everyone apart from Muslims.

Alton Towers staff will ensure there is no music, the bars will be closed and the entire park will adhere to Sharia Law. This of course is racist and discriminatory against the rest of the citizens of Britain.

Yes this is a private and corporate event but it is a case of exclusion for Britons on our own soil.

Could you imagine if I approached Tussauds (Alton Towers) with a view to making a corporate booking where Muslims were unwelcome then they would almost certainly refuse my business as they would be terrified of being branded as "corporate racists".

I cannot understand how this booking was made or even considered myself?! What if the shoe were on the other foot? Im pretty sure there would be protests all over the show!

I disagree

i this not the same as my work (Network Rail) approaching the Hilton hotel and asking to hire the full building out.

would our rival company (Jarvis Rail) feel discriminated against if they cant hire a room out that weekend?