Life / Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? [701]

But the thread is about why cicumcision is NOT practised in Poland. We are all well aware that this is very popular in the States though as this article from NBC news suggests:

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The United States leads the way in the number of babies circumcised each year. Estimates vary widely, ranging from 50 percent to more than 90 percent of newborn boys circumcised, depending on the region of the country (federal data from 1999 showed hospital circumcision rates of 81 percent in the Midwest, 66 percent in the Northeast, 64 percent in the South and 37 percent in the West) and religion (the Jewish and Muslim faiths traditionally call for circumcision). In Europe, Asia and Latin America, baby boys are not routinely circumcised, and the circumcision rates here have been dropping steadily over recent years.

In Europe most of us still have our Thorskins! And we're very proud of it:P

Life / Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? [701]


What is it with you and your Thorskin?
Unless it's in-line with their religion most men decide to keep their Thorskins too lol:D

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

So, first you're saying women shouldn't have abortions. And now you're saying that they shouldn't have sex!
That's a basic human need! I agree with Pavlow on that one!

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

What! What is this the Middle Ages? Are we living in a Puritanical EU now? No contraception is 100% guaranteed. And 'accidents' do happen...

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

What on Earth? So, it's ok to do that but not have an abortion?
Aren't you supposed to be pro-life? Isn't that also 'murder'?
And if a woman can't get an abortion or those magic pills from Jacek? What then? Jump down the stairs? Maybe something worse...?
Look if you don't personally want an abortion that's fine. Other woman have their lives and couldn't care less what you think about it.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

No, I wasn't. I said that:


Meaning that American's should know better than to agree with a comment such as the type Natasia had made.
Nice link SeanBM:)

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


Easily. Banning things isn't the answer.


You're very welcome;)

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

Yeah, righ! LOL :D I bet THAT would double the number of underground abortions. Either that or attempts at trying to force a miscarriage.
Banning things isn't the solution. Americans will know that from when they tried to ban alcohol - Prohibition was a great success!
Just leave it to the mothers and the doctors to decide because quite frankly, it's nobody elses business!

Life / Poczta Polska Is Killing ME! Transit time. [28]

Wow! That's bad! I think it took 6 days for my original birth certificate to be sent over.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]

Abortions remain a highly contentious issue in many countries. People will argue over this issue for a very long time to come.
So, what should Poland do?
Leave the decision between the mothers and the doctors. It's no business of the state or the church (or anybody else) to tell any women that they can't have an abortion.

It's really that simple.

Love / Are Polish men handsome to you? [182]


Seriously, what's wrong with Mr Bean?
He's not bad looking...

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Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [554]


Well, I'm assuming there's a bar in your Rynek, yes? If so, I could be tempted to visit:D
So what attractions are there in Przemysl?

Love / Are Polish men handsome to you? [182]

I see your point. Monogamy, it's too cruel a rule...

Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [554]


I was only joking;)


I noticed that too;) She's not too far from me either,lol:)

Love / Are Polish men handsome to you? [182]


What's wrong with Mr Bean?


Yes, I hear you. But for me it's the ladies. It's really hard just walking into town and back...
F... my life!

Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [554]


Nie. It's not allowed.

My connection is that I'm living and working here. I have a blood connection too:D nothing vampiric though....

Love / Are Polish men handsome to you? [182]

Nope. I'm strictly butter-side up. There are some nice girls though:D.
Seriously, the men aren't that bad. Certainly not the worst gene pool in the world by any means.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


Does hunger make you cranky for at least a week, if not two...? :D


We men aren't like that at all... I like abortons, but I couldn't eat a whole one.... :D
Sorry, I'm just trying to lighten the mood;)

Life / The "I am never wrong" phenom - is it the Polish thing? [63]

I'm sure there are many Poles living in England who would say the same thing about 'us'. Not sure if they moan about it on forums though.


Think you've hit the nail on the head there.
It's easy to bash other people (especially foreigners) but sometimes we need to look at ourselves. Are we really so perfect? I know that I'm not. I don't expect others to be either...

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


Yes, of course. Brain activity is very high during REM sleep. The issue is about a woman's right to choose. If you don't like the idea of abortion, then nobody is forcing you to have one. If another woman wants an abortion you shouldn't force her not to have one. Being a woman you should be able to understand this very simple concept. It's called 'choice'.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


Quite true. abortion is always going to be a very contentious issue. Pro-life campaigners need to realise and respect that women can have many different reasons for terminating an unwanted pregnancy.

Having an abortion is not a pleasant experience either. It's not like taking a 'morning-after pill'. It's a unpleasant process and can leave the woman with a lot of feelings of guilt. Complications can lead to infertility. Also, she has to live with the stigma that is attached to it. Abortion is not a 'soft option' and is not a decision to be taken likely. However, IMO, it should be a woman's right to choose.

Language / Polish in 4 Weeks CD-ROM [46]

Can you not explain the situation to the vendor and have a copy sent? I bought mine from amazon.co.uk many years ago. I still use the book, but I dunno where the cd is. I never needed to use it...

If I find it I'll burn you a copy, but it's probably in a box back in England:(

Life / The "I am never wrong" phenom - is it the Polish thing? [63]


I would even go so far as to say that: "You are never wrong..."

Sorry, I do apologise. How rude of me... I have noticed this here a bit, but it's the same in the UK. I think it's just some peoples personalities, not sure that it's actually related to nationality or culture.

Although, of course, I could be wrong...

I have noticed that opening the door for people etc, is rarely rewarded with a "Thank you" in Poland... it's a little bit rude. As for people not making room for you on the pavement InWroclaw, try doing Richard Ashcroft's walk from the Verve's - Bittersweet Symphony. Yeah, you might knock a few babcias down but next time they'll move for you.... "no, i co k..... !?! " ;)

History / Battle of Vienna - history movie about Poland / Commemoration [36]


Well it won't be the first time a film has been slated. Let's watch the film first and then make our comments after. I'm certainly not expecting it to be a patch on films like Excalibur, Zulu or Waterloo. Everyone has different tastes in films, which is a good thing:) For example, I PMPL everytime I see something like Job or Dzien Swira, but I except that many people just wouldn't 'get it'. As long as I enjoy it, that's what counts:)

History / Battle of Vienna - history movie about Poland / Commemoration [36]

Well, I for one am going to see it. I keep seeing the "Bitwa pod Wiedniem" posters everywhere. Now all I need is a date, lol:)

Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]

Pani Polka, I hope that don't consider any of my posts as negative remarks about yourself. That was never my intention. I apologise if you found them offensive in any way.

Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]


- you look a bit like her:P

Life / Polish people are the most ignorant people in the world! [331]



Yes, it failed miserably. Only Kryten from the Red Dwarf series ever became fluent......

English is fastly becoming recognised as the Lingua-Franca of the world. That's a fact! However, I'm not saying that it should be the world language or has some special right to be. Although English is only the third most commonly spoke first langue in the world, (behind Mandarin Chinese and Spanish), it does seem to be the second language of choice for many people. Just for example; how many South-Americans and Chinese are learning English as a second language? A lot! Now compare that figure with the number of people from the countries where English is the mother tongue are learning either Spanish or Mandarin. Certainly Spanish is popular, but falls well short of English. It's demand driven. Just some food for thought....

Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]

I apologise unreservedly for my bad temper as of late. I know I have crossed the line quite a few times now.

But to clarify what I said about the lady looking French


it is because in my honest opinion she does. Maybe it is something to do with being an Arsenal fan and seeing a lot of French players come and go the vast majority of whom have dark hair and a certain look about them. Personally, I look a little bit like Robert Pires and Samir Nasri both of whom are French. I guess it's all in my genes:)

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Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [656]


Quite agree. Same as us British. My French roots date back to about 1675. I still look French! I have the same features as the lady I was describing as being French! My Polish roots date back to 1875, but my great-grandfather was blond haired and blue eyed, and bears no resemblance to me. You know nothing about me. Stop insulting me because I pointed out the difference between a Viking and a Norman, Grow up! Stop trolling me and get a life!