Ramius, I agree with most of what you say, except it's ignorance not arrogance. The "fair go mate!" attitude doesn't play well outside Australia.
No specific experience of Dubai apart from a refueling stop years ago, but Karachi and many other places Islamic.
My own belief is "when in Rome"............. Teenagers find it hard to believe that laws may change and that they apply to them - hence drop kicks like Schapelle Corby.
Last edited by Sunfish; 7th Feb 2013 at 08:23.