I conceed that I have led a good life and that I have enjoyed many things deemed luxurious to other countries but I will not apologise for it. I would also say that I am not ignorant to the plight of many that do not even have a squat toilet. That is the hand dealt to them and many strive to escape that way of life.
Qatar is actively seeking expatriates and as such they must accommodate some of the things they take for granted - such as a western toilet.
I did not come to Doha with a holier than thou attitude and have tried hard to live by the customs and traditions here. I dress conservatively and I obey the rules during ramadan etc.
When I am shopping I do not complain about standing in a que waiting for the only western toilet but if I had paid a lot of money to visit a country hosting an international event such as the olympics I would be peeved. The point I was making is that if they are serious about bidding for the olympics then they must cater to the western needs.
There are people who like western toilets and those that do not. I did not say that those using a sqat toilet were ignorant and I fail to see why I should be labeled ignorant to the world because I prefer to have a western toilet.
I conceed that I have led a good life and that I have enjoyed many things deemed luxurious to other countries but I will not apologise for it. I would also say that I am not ignorant to the plight of many that do not even have a squat toilet. That is the hand dealt to them and many strive to escape that way of life.
Qatar is actively seeking expatriates and as such they must accommodate some of the things they take for granted - such as a western toilet.
I did not come to Doha with a holier than thou attitude and have tried hard to live by the customs and traditions here. I dress conservatively and I obey the rules during ramadan etc.
When I am shopping I do not complain about standing in a que waiting for the only western toilet but if I had paid a lot of money to visit a country hosting an international event such as the olympics I would be peeved. The point I was making is that if they are serious about bidding for the olympics then they must cater to the western needs.
There are people who like western toilets and those that do not. I did not say that those using a sqat toilet were ignorant and I fail to see why I should be labeled ignorant to the world because I prefer to have a western toilet.