JohnRich 4 #1 June 20, 2008 News:Martha Stewart refused entry to the UK The lifestyle guru, convicted four years ago in the US for obstructing justice, was planning to speak at the Royal Academy and to hold meetings with several figures in the fashion and leisure industry, and was due to travel within the next few days. The refusal by the UK Border Agency was sent to Ms Stewart, aged 66. The UK Border Agency said it would not comment on individual cases. A spokesman added: "We continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe their presence in the United Kingdom is not conducive to the public good or where they have been found guilty of serious criminal offences abroad."Source: Telegraph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,184 #2 June 20, 2008 QuoteNews:Martha Stewart refused entry to the UK The lifestyle guru, convicted four years ago in the US for obstructing justice, was planning to speak at the Royal Academy and to hold meetings with several figures in the fashion and leisure industry, and was due to travel within the next few days. The refusal by the UK Border Agency was sent to Ms Stewart, aged 66. The UK Border Agency said it would not comment on individual cases. A spokesman added: "We continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe their presence in the United Kingdom is not conducive to the public good or where they have been found guilty of serious criminal offences abroad."Source: Telegraph I don't think too many countries extend a warm welcome to convicted felons.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #3 June 20, 2008 QuoteQuoteNews:Martha Stewart refused entry to the UK The lifestyle guru, convicted four years ago in the US for obstructing justice, was planning to speak at the Royal Academy and to hold meetings with several figures in the fashion and leisure industry, and was due to travel within the next few days. The refusal by the UK Border Agency was sent to Ms Stewart, aged 66. The UK Border Agency said it would not comment on individual cases. A spokesman added: "We continue to oppose the entry to the UK of individuals where we believe their presence in the United Kingdom is not conducive to the public good or where they have been found guilty of serious criminal offences abroad."Source: Telegraph I don't think too many countries extend a warm welcome to convicted felons.I thought you couldn't get a passport if you are a convicted felonI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #4 June 20, 2008 Where's your issue with that? Wanna get rid of her? Jeez, just every bit of British news seem to work for you. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #5 June 21, 2008 But we not only let John Lennon, we let him stay. Perhaps for leverage, we should finally crack down on that old sinner Keith Richards ! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 June 24, 2008 Well, at least Martha's a hard ass ex-con: the brits may be right to fear her. Now, I've gotta say the yanks are being pretty much a bunch of pussies for fearing this guy and not letting him in: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080624/ap_en_ot/people_boy_george Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #7 June 25, 2008 Quote But we not only let John Lennon, we let him stay. Perhaps for leverage, we should finally crack down on that old sinner Keith Richards ! It now appears we ARE keeping Boy George out. But who really gives a moldy crap ? Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
