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Nihal: 16/06/2010

16/06/2010

BBC Asian Network - Nihal, 16/06/2010

Are you unpatriotic if you disagree with troops being in Afghanistan?

Are you unpatriotic if you disagree with troops being in Afghanistan? Plus Iranian artist Maryam Hashemi discusses art and Refugee Week. And are men with deep voices hot?

At 1, Nihal asks 'Are you unpatriotic if you don't agree with British Troops being in Afghanistan?'
There was a welcome home parade for troops from the Royal Anglian regiment who were returning from a tour of Afghanistan where 5 of their comrades died in action. They were taunted by a group calling themselves "Muslims against Crusades" who shouted abuse at the soldiers. They in turn were met with a group of right wing protestors referring to the MAC as "scum". While acknowledging these people were extremists, what do you think about their right to protest? If you disagree with the operation being carried out by British Troops in Helmand, are you unpatriotic? Does opposition to the war in Afghanistan make you less British?

Call 08459 440 445, text 81869 or Email Nihal@bbc.co.uk

At 2, Nihal will be speaking to Iranian artist, Maryam Hashemi. She will be talking about her art exhibition which also coincides with Refugee Week. Do you think refugees are treated badly in this country? Do they get lots of negative press? Or do you think we should cut down the numbers of people seeking refuge here?

Get involved with the discussion call 08459 440 445 text 81869 email Nihal@bbc.co.uk

At 2.30, Are men with deep voices more attractive?

According to a new study out today, carried out by the Univesity of California, women are able to tell how strong a man is by his voice. This means that girls are automatically drawn to men with deep voices, even if they don't know what they look like? Is this what you think ladies? Does a deep dark voice turn you on? Or would you be happy with a bloke that sounds a bit squeaky? What sort of a voice do you go for? Amitabh Bachchan or David Beckham?

Call 08459 440 445, text 81869 email Nihal@bbc.co.uk.

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