In a sense, I can understand that one must respect the local customs, HOWEVER, what if we applied the same mentality to them? We would be branded as racists, and denying them their human and religious rights.........funny how it works one way only.
Time to stop being so bloody soft.
When the Saudi Government asked the Greeks if they could build a mosk in Athens ( think it was Athens) the Greeks replied " Sure, as soon as you let us build a Christian church in your country!" ......and that was the end of that!
The crews should be entitled to wear what they want, maybe not display them in public, but what harm in wearing a crucifix around your neck under your shirt? It is an absolute disgrace, what about our religious, moral and human rights?