I didnt actually say that you said it, I said some were saying that we are no better (not you)

I disagree. Yes there are plenty of scummy people in this country, and yes its far from perfect, but I dont know anyone who has witnessed anyone being stoned to death for having a mixed race/religion relationship in this country. Nor would I ever choose to live in a place like iraq.

We should all think ourselves lucky that this country is as far removed from a place like that as is possible. We can actually visit towns without thinking that we could be blown up at any moment. Sure the threat of terror is ever present, but its still fairly unlikely for any given person to experience it, especially outside the capital.