I’m Still Not Going

July 5, 2015 Longrider General News 2

There are those who were saying on the news that not going to Tunisia gives  the terrorists a victory. Maybe so, but I fail to see why deliberately putting oneself in the line of fire for a pyrrhic victory is a wise move. Nor do I feel any particular loyalty to the Tunisian tourism industry. It is up to them to sort out the viper in their midst, not us.

A provocative advertising campaign featuring images of terror attacks in Western capitals urges tourists not to abandon Tunisia in the wake of its own terror attack.

The campaign, launched by a Tunisian communications firm, asks “would you stop visiting” alongside images of London during the 7/7 bombings, New York during the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre and a placard signifying the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris.

A caption reads “Support Tunisia, land of peace”.

I went to Tunisia in 2001. Sousse, as a matter of fact and a very pleasant week it was. However, the Middle East is a cauldron at the moment. The likelihood of Islamist nutters going on the rampage is somewhat higher than it is in New York, London  or Paris. Given this, I will not be travelling there any time soon. The whole of the Middle East is off my list of desirable destinations – which is why when I am asked (yet again) if I want to work in Saudi, the UAE or some other shit-hole on their rail project, my response is always negative. It will continue to be so.

So, yeah, I will stop visiting Tunisia, thanks all  the same.

2 Comments

  1. “The likelihood of Islamist nutters going on the rampage is somewhat higher than it is in New York, London or Paris.”
    Not only that, but in London, New York, Paris etc. you could pass for a native (until you open your mouth). In Tunisia the nutters just have to look at you to see that you are a target.

    • In London, new York and Paris all natives are targets. I don’t understand your point.

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