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This is a difficult situation. I can see both sides. I have to side with YOU tho, because I think them asking you to move was idiotic. They could have found another bench somewhere else -- or THEY could have gone somewhere else to sit.
Now I know this is ancient customs that we're talking about -- and too many customs have been lost to "progress." Personally I LOVE to see the older customs retained and honored. I know that the young people probably despise these customs ~ but I find them beautiful. I also find the "respecting of the elders" wonderful. If this country (the U.S.) practiced more of that, perhaps we wouldn't be in the shape that we're in. Young people today don't respect anyone -- not even themselves!!! So to retain those old customs makes alot of sense to me.
But you can retain those customs without making people go somewhere else in a park that is meant for EVERYONE. So i don't think that was fair or just to make you go somewhere else to sit. I don't care if you're part of the customs or not. I don't care if you're male or female -- that is a PUBLIC park. So next time, tell them NICELY and RESPECTFULLY that it IS a public park, and you can sit where you want to. They have every right to move. And just say thank you. LOL That's what I would do.
God bless you and take care. Hugs, Lee
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