In Laganas, on the Greek island of Zakinthos, where a teenager from
Sheffield died after a drinking binge this summer, more than a dozen
British women were charged in July with prostitution after taking part,
the authorities said, in an alfresco oral sex contest.

Now see, although I'll admit the previous dozen examples of repellent debauchery certainly were out of line, I think this time we are beginning to see sings of the sinister role that anti-British bias plays in the Greek police force.

This is clear cut discrimination, because although it may be accurate to describe these women as "whores" in the colloquial sense of the words, to charge them with prostitution would ...

In Laganas, on the Greek island of Zakinthos, where a teenager from
Sheffield died after a drinking binge this summer, more than a dozen
British women were charged in July with prostitution after taking part,
the authorities said, in an alfresco oral sex contest.

Now see, although I'll admit the previous dozen examples of repellent debauchery certainly were out of line, I think this time we are beginning to see sings of the sinister role that anti-British bias plays in the Greek police force.

This is clear cut discrimination, because although it may be accurate to describe these women as "whores" in the colloquial sense of the words, to charge them with prostitution would suggest that they all provided services (fellatio, I presume) as part of a pre-arranged contract with the obliging gentlemen, and that in return for these services each of these women received explicit monetary compensation.

However, in light of my considerable experience in this matter, as I understand it, the nature of an "alfresco oral sex contest" is that only one, or at most, the top three women will receive prizes, which although monetary in nature, may not be considered compensation, because the contested is entered into with full knowledge that there is no guarantee of winning.

In fact, if women did enter into said contest, under the assumption that all would receive compensation for the sex acts they preformed, (as must be the case if they are to be guilty of prostitution) then would not the organizers of this contest in fact be guilty of fraud, if not larceny?

The tourists confessed to drinking a lot. One 21-year-old man from
Essex, for instance, said that his consumption the night before had
been five beers; six specialty drinks combined with Baileys, tequila,
absinthe, ouzo, vodka, gin and orange juice; five vodka and lime
drinks; and then five cans of Stella Artois, all of which, he said,
emboldened him to pick up a woman to spend the night with. But they
said that the lurid stories are media exaggerations.

“I’ve never seen anyone get stabbed the whole time I’ve been here,” said Chris Robinson

Like a British tourist, although I know I should stop, I just can't help myself! This article is falling-down hilarious - ...

The tourists confessed to drinking a lot. One 21-year-old man from
Essex, for instance, said that his consumption the night before had
been five beers; six specialty drinks combined with Baileys, tequila,
absinthe, ouzo, vodka, gin and orange juice; five vodka and lime
drinks; and then five cans of Stella Artois, all of which, he said,
emboldened him to pick up a woman to spend the night with. But they
said that the lurid stories are media exaggerations.

“I’ve never seen anyone get stabbed the whole time I’ve been here,” said Chris Robinson

Like a British tourist, although I know I should stop, I just can't help myself! This article is falling-down hilarious - I am literally rolling on the floor laughing!

Apparently in Essex, its not "lurid" unless someone gets stabbed! I should have explained that to my parents back when I would get busted just for partying with just 5 or 6 bottles of malt liquor and one syphilitic 37-year-old whore!

Little Austin:
"Hey mom and dad, relax, you're exagerating! At least nobody was stabbed! In Essex this isn't lurid at all! I was just trying to get myself cultured and sophisticated like those Europeans we read about in the paper!"

Mom & Dad:
"Well in that case, Austin, you are only grounded for one week, but you can still post on clipmarks."

Little Austin:
"Thanks Mom! Thanks Dad! You're swell! Now do you think you could spot me $25 bucks? Trixie needs cab fare back into town..."
Mom & Dad:
"Oh sure, she's such a sweet, um, young woman?"

Well, that does raise an interesting question, because by keeping that statistic it does certainly imply that it is the fault of the person who was raped, which is certainly not an acceptable judgment. But on the other hand, just like being the victim of any other crime, if you don't take logical precautions, then you increase your chances of becoming a victim.

In my experience, British travelers take *NO* precautions about anything, which is why something like 40% of all people who die abroad (outside their home country) are British. They don't get vaccinated against deadly diseases. They don't check volatile political situations before they leave. They drink water that the LOCALS won't e...

Well, that does raise an interesting question, because by keeping that statistic it does certainly imply that it is the fault of the person who was raped, which is certainly not an acceptable judgment. But on the other hand, just like being the victim of any other crime, if you don't take logical precautions, then you increase your chances of becoming a victim.

In my experience, British travelers take *NO* precautions about anything, which is why something like 40% of all people who die abroad (outside their home country) are British. They don't get vaccinated against deadly diseases. They don't check volatile political situations before they leave. They drink water that the LOCALS won't even drink.

Over here in Asia, British backpackers are something of a punchline, not for their rowdy parties but because of their suicidal naivete. They are the most clueless and least savvy travelers, who are inevitably the ones looking bewildered and trapped in a hopeless situation. They are the favorite mark of all the con artists, they are the foreigners who end up in the hospital the most, and they are the ones always begging - saying "oh help us, we got into really deep trouble and now we're stuck."

GRRRRR!