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Originally Posted by DanaC
This is taking the argument to an absurd level. What rationale could be offered for wearing either of these items in court?
There is no argument possible on grounds of freedom of religious and cultural expression.
All it took to resolve this issue was for there to be a female officer present to identify the woman and testify to that identity.
Personally, I think she's being foolish. Given it is a choice for her to wear it, it wold not have harmed her to allow her face to be seen by males on this occasion. Instead she has possibly damaged herself in the eyes of the jury.
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I don't think it's absurd that if one person can speak in court with a mask on, others should not be allowed to do the same.
Oh please... religious and cultural expression? We only hear from the vocal agitators who choose to wear this ridiculous garb. We're not hearing from the oppressed majority who have no choice. Display your religious paraphernalia as much as you like... but no face covering for women.
I worked in an east London college when I left uni and I mixed with some of the girls in the veil. While there were always one or two militants wanting, not equality, but special treatment... the majority of them were rather nervous, unworldly, undervalued little girls who will never know what it's like to live a free life and make their own choices. And people standing up for the veil are aiding their oppression, in my opinion.