Whilst I am not the president of the I love Dubai fan club (yes I still live here, and yes I find plenty of things which really grip my s%&t), unfortunately this punishment is probably not too far off what would be given in Australia. For example....last year, a family in a shopping centre food court was attacked for no apparent reason by a group of thugs....the father was beaten and whilst on the ground they continued with a chair...their punishment was a slap on the wrist, a stern don't do it again or else and thats about it.
So, as frustrating as it is, these instances of spineless and inappropriate punishments are not unique to the UAE. Sad state of affairs really.
Cheers
Last edited by Turkeyslapper; 4th Feb 2012 at 08:23.