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Originally posted by NateJ
Bullying hinges on the innocence of the victim. For whatever reason (usually because they are in some way different) the victim cannot change their circumstance to escape. Lisp, limp, skin colour, sexuality, size of their nose, academic ability... whatever. Shabaz was welcomed into the group at the start. He made the problems that finally, and justly crushed him.
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But surely the punishment should fit the crime? Thirteen people ganging up on one is not fair. If they are all so big and clever, why did it need all of them to have a go at him. And if they thought his behaviour was so bad, why did they lower themselves to his level? And why did they delight in their behaviour towards him? This wasn't just sheer retaliation - they enjoyed their nastiness.
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Simply put, Shabaz had it coming. The way he treated poor Glyn was unforgivable. The way he hid the food. The way he spoke down to people etc, etc, etc. If Shebaz was as pure as the driven snow then it would have been different. There is a lesson here for the viewers. Treat others with respect if you want any back.
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The way he treated Glyn was wrong. I think BB should have intervened there and told him to stop touching Glyn. Maybe another member of the group should have had a word with Shahbaz about that - not Glyn himself, as he clearly didn't know how to deal with the situation - maybe Richard could have said something as Shahbaz could hardly accuse
him of being homophobic.
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I am not saying that his father was right to have beaten him with a hammer. But in fairness there were many times when I was watching him and I wished that someone in there would just chin him!
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At the risk of sounding like a dippy hippy, I don't think violence would have solved anything. And at least nobody lowered themselves to that level.
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He is a waste of skin, and I am glad we can get back to Big Brother now that the 'Look at Me I am Shabaz Show' has finished! Maybe you disagree.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he's gone, but I think the others were OTT in their treatment of him.
Of course, it's now the 'Look at me, I am Nikki show'.