"It is upto us all tp be sensitive about causing offence, specially in public places. I cannot imagine that the people of Padstow want to offend anybody. Our country is changing rapidly and I for one think multi-cultural manchester is all the better for that."

How far are you willing to go with this sort of 'tolerance'? If some people living in your town are offended by women dressed in short skirts or slacks, should the local women refrain so as not to offend anyone?

And shouldn't your open-mindedness also extend to the residents of Padstow? Or are local cultures in the UK disqualified from your special brand of 'tolerance'?

Just wondering, sorry for the thread drift.