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Thus men have equals rights to seats.
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Only if they are pregnant.
(I don't get out much)
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Nah, they are the weaker sex still, despite what they say. 
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It is clear you have never been pregnant or had a partner or close friend who was pregnant.
This is about an able-bodied person giving up their seat to someone who is not so able-bodied. And yes, in such situations, being in an advanced state of pregnancy is essentially being disabled: the ever increasing weight and not having the muscles to support the ever increasing weight; an ever changing center of balance and never having the time to get used to moving around that new center of balance before it changes; the chronic exhaustion as your body diverts a lot of its oxygen and nutrition to feed the new life within.
Sorry but any able-bodied person, male or female, who fails to give up their seat to an obviously pregnant woman is a selfish piece of excrement.
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I think your sarcasm detector is broken.
Either that or mine is.
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I have known far too many men who actually think this way. If I have been Poe-d, my apologies.
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Hey, you and me both.
I'm going for benefit of the doubt here.
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Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote: Thus men have equals rights to seats.
I do believe that we all have equal rights.
but how about the rights of the child inside the woman's womb? The woman (plus the baby) does have double rights. I think that reason must explain everything.
Don't mind those people who say you're not HOT. At least you know you're COOL.
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kArViD0tnEt wrote: how about the rights of the child inside the woman's womb? The woman (plus the baby) does have double rights.
By that logic then they should pay double fare. 
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But we're not talking about fares. 
And, I think the concept of fares is different from rights.
Don't mind those people who say you're not HOT. At least you know you're COOL.
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kArViD0tnEt wrote: I think the concept of fares is different from rights.
If you buy a first class ticket you have the right to a first class seat.
If you buy a cattle class ticket you have the right to a cattle class seat or maybe not.
If you buy a cattle class weekly ticket and are a pregnant cow you have the right to a first class seat.
Actually rights on a train are dependent on the fare you pay.
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JimmyRopes wrote: Actually rights on a train are dependent on the fare you pay.
maybe yes, but not all.
different cultures, different fare system. Just how naming convention from Spain is different from our naming convention.
(and now, I'm talking about first names and surnames here.
In here, the fare depends on how many seats you will actually occupy (for buses).
Example:
If you want your 8 year old kid sit on the seat beside you, you'll pay for two.
If you want your kid to sit on your lap, that's fine. You'll pay just one.
So, on a train, you have to pay the fare of your kid unless his height doesn't reach the height of the ticket counter.
And, we have exclusive place for women, elders, woman with kids and pregnant women on the train.
Don't mind those people who say you're not HOT. At least you know you're COOL.
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kArViD0tnEt wrote: the fare depends on how many seats you will actually occupy
She only wants one seat but it is in a class of service for which she did not pay.
If she wants to sit in first class she should buy a first class ticket.
If she wants to buy a cattle class ticket then she may or may not get a seat during peak load times.
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In the Mornings I get on the Bus to work and am astounded by the amount of Students sitting in the seats reserved for Elderly and Disabled and I don't think I've seen one of them get up and give up their seats, even when old people are standing.
I noticed a young girl a few months back, sat in one of these seats and didn't give it up when a particularly frail old lady was standing. She had her work badge hanging from her neck and as I was getting off I noticed she was an Health and Safety Officer. 
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Blue Waffle wrote: I noticed she was an Health and Safety Officer
Well that explains it! Elf and Softy have always been completely useless, and it's good to see she keeps up the noble tradition.
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Have you ever said anything to them?
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No.
I'm usually at the very back, as I know the Bus is going to fill up with elderly, and because there is usually a stream of people standing by this time walking up the front isn't a very viable option.
(Shouting is useless because of the over-sized earphones stitched to the side of their heads.)
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It seems to be a matter of course everywhere, I still give my seat up to a woman or older person that needs it because the young people now days won't.
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I still would, but in public transport around here are usually enough seats for everyone available.
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Women wanted equality
Let them stand there and enjoy it.
Pregnancy is a condition, not an illness, and if you were to suggest to a pregnant woman that she is not able to do [Insert Task] she would accuse you of chauvinism and sexual discrimination.
Sod her, if she wants to breed then it is her choice, not mine.
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Obscurum per obscurius.
Ad astra per alas porci.
Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur .
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This is part of your manifesto is it, for the council seat?
I cant wait to see how many votes you get.
Oh, and don't forget, any of us can go the local papers with a nice juicy story based on what you say here, so careful! 
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Erudite_Eric wrote: This is part of your manifesto is it, for the council seat?
He's a Tory and he's talked about standing for the UK Independence Party: what do you think?
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I think Dave thinks a little to much of himself.
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What an ugly, ungracious perspective - I wonder what your wife and local constituency panel would make of this attitude.
BTW: Standing on the tube, in the summer, whilst pregnant must be hell on earth. What does it hurt to let them have your seat?
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Exactly. My god, the gratitude you get, the browny points you earn, the cudos of being a true gentleman, that's worth standing up for 10 minutes!
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