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Ungrateful

An unfortunate situation

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Comment from papa55mike
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Good deeds are not always welcome. Please check this line: demeanor changed. The Security Office(r), you need an R for officer. What a wonderfully written story.

Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022


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Comment from RodG
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Wow! Your story illustrates how different cultures can be. I find it hard to believe the girl's father (?) did not thank YOU for rescuing her and threatened her with punishment. I have heard Saudi females are treated harshly by the males. Rod

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022


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Comment from humpwhistle
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A very appropriate story for this prompt, and well told. No words wasted.
How unfortunate for the little girl to be punished after such a traumatic incident. It would be easy to paint all Saudis by the example these parents. Still, we must not.

Best of luck at the polls.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022


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Comment from Bill Schott
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This story, Ungrateful, is listed as nonfiction, so I am saddened that this child had to live under this tyranny. Different customs can only cover so much understanding.

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 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022


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Comment from Susan Newell
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Perfectly written. This story, in so few words, shows how deep the gulf between cultures can be. As a westerner, I would expect a loving father first to be concerned for the safety and wellness of his daughter. It is hard to understand cultures that devalue women so much. I hope such practices don't overtake western cultural norms. The Woke will probably do so first.

Sue

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 Comment Written 16-Sep-2022


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