If men can manage and work in bars so can women: SF

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Commenting on the government removing an age old ban on women working in bars, Regional Development Minister Sarath Fonseka said at a time when women commandeered fighter jets, women were found competent to do whatever men did.

“If men can work and manage bars so can women,” he said.

Speaking to the media after a function in Gampaha, the minister said some 2,000 temples had been closed and 2,000 bars established during the Rajapaksa regime.

He said he agreed with the policy decisions of the government despite the criticism aimed at them. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

Comments - 18

Kadiya Tuesday, 16 January 2018 07:11 PM

And they'd do a better job! There's so much to do and so few women to do it!!!

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tim Tuesday, 16 January 2018 07:24 PM

We actually need BOLD LEADERS like you.You were the chosen leader except for a stolen election by the Rajapakses.It's time that you kick the puppets and take over proceedings.

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Buwa Tuesday, 16 January 2018 07:26 PM

SF this issue does not effect your class. There are so many poverty stricken families broken because of alcoholic fathers. Last thing we need is broken families because of alcoholic mothers. Shame on you.

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malik Tuesday, 16 January 2018 09:46 PM

mothers can be bread winners

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Asoka Wednesday, 17 January 2018 01:53 PM

Pissu Buwa...

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Maru Wednesday, 17 January 2018 01:53 PM

If so ban men from drinking too.. problem solved

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stardust Tuesday, 16 January 2018 09:11 PM

Its good to hear again something from you...... via DM Android App

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sujeewa Tuesday, 16 January 2018 09:45 PM

well said sir

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Roman Wednesday, 17 January 2018 08:59 AM

potential candidate?

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Yahiya Wednesday, 17 January 2018 09:50 AM

This man is most suitable for premier candidate.

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angel Wednesday, 17 January 2018 01:09 PM

Already country in chaos and so much damage with women going abroad as housemaids, Next will be with women working in bars. There are plenty of decent jobs women can do to support their families

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parakum Wednesday, 17 January 2018 04:11 PM

If our women can work in a bar rather than slaving abroad what the difference.

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nevil Wednesday, 17 January 2018 04:30 PM

You say that 2000 bars opened by Mahinda's time was a very bad policy. Then you support women working in Bars! It will create more bars and more sales! Then more and more men and women getting drunk too. What a hypocrisy!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mason Wednesday, 17 January 2018 05:47 PM

Well said Sir, we are glad of your support for women in bars and for them to purchase liquor.

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Siri de Alwis Wednesday, 17 January 2018 08:25 PM

In Europe and other countries mostly the women are working in bars. I have never seen a drunken lady serving the guests. This is a job like any other. We have noticed that wives of politicians drinking alcohol in hotels and restauarants in Sri Lanka.Siri

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Sam Thursday, 18 January 2018 01:43 PM

If men can drink so can women. They can drink in the bar up to 10pm and bring another bottle home. Then children also can join. Is this Sri Lankan culture?

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Gemba Thursday, 18 January 2018 10:50 PM

What culture? Do you walk around naked?

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Lop Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:05 PM

You of course simply are not understood that fact of blue color job vs white color job. Can not you think of giving them good job other than this.

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