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Originally Posted by Farasha Hanem
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Why such hang-ups over women not driving? I hate driving; in fact, I myself do not drive unless it is absolutely necessary, and I don't feel oppressed. Indeed, I feel very much relieved. My driving skills are horrible, and being behind the wheel terrifies me to the point of having panic attacks. I also have a terrible sense of direction, and get lost easily at night. In my way of thinking, it's better for me not to be behind the wheel of a vehicle, where I'm a potential danger to myself and others.
No matter what country we come from, we are all the same inside; we all have needs, desires, fears, hopes, and dreams. Isn't it wonderful that we all express those things in such diverse customs and cultures? 
Um, I believe the young lady in the video said she didn't wear her robes and abaya in the house...o_O; |
Oh how I agree with you on the driving
I drive because it is necessary, and i have a GPS in my car because I get lost easily and then panic. I feel better about driving now I have the GPS. But won't drive at night unless I was absolutely forced to for some emergency. When I lived in Indonesia I drove once and was stressed out for weeks. I ended up getting a driver and it was wonderful! How I wish I could afford one here in Australia.
Lydia - I hope one day I can visit UAE I am in awe of your small country. I have watched discovery channel programs on the creation of the palm and world map islands, along with how the city of Dubai was literally carved out of the desert. Just incredible. I keep telling my husband to find work there LOL! I would move there in a flash ( I'd move to Egypt if I could as well
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