Gabe, I have re-read what I wrote and see no contradictions. I only see asinine attempts by you to embarrass yourself by trying to defend the indefensible and a futile attempt to attack those who exposed you. > The fact remains that the Muslim greeting was used inappropriately and incorrectly by you, as I have consistently alleged, whereas the same greeting would have been OK had it been used in it's proper form. Please read Vivian D'Souza's post on the subject to see an example of this same greeting used correctly and respectfully and thus appropriately. > Salaam Aley Kum to all. > --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 19/02/06, Mario Goveia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > --- Gabe Menezes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of English > > > would > > > > know that there is no contradiction between > > > finding a > > > > properly spoken and respectfully used greeting > > > > acceptable and an inappropriately used one > > > > unacceptable. > > > > > > Mario replies: > > > > > There is absolutely no air of any superiority in > > stating my point of view and defending my > opinions, > > especially when I am obviously right, as I was in > > challenging your inappropriate and incorrect use > of > > the Muslim greeting, as several others have > pointed > > out. > > > RESPONSE: Many on this forum and I believe you, > thousands wouldn't... > although the above two paragraphs openly contradict > themselves....and > anyone with even a rudimentary grasp of the English > Language would see > it; not you though! > > I trust you can now plainly see, the stupidity of > trying to defend > your style of writing! > > > -- > Peace be with you! > Ani borem mog khor! > > Gabe Menezes. > London, England > >