[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I find the grey area here is leading to a lot of confusion - how exactly are burkas a security threat? Surely in the event of a request for the person wearing one's identity, they could just temporarily remove it and then go about their day as normal?

I think the 'security threat' is being exaggerated too. Only the insecure and paranoid are threatened by people under a burka. And under all circumstances, when was the last time a college was targetted by terrorists, or whatever?

I just think the move is incredibly stupid and more likely to aggravate what little tensions there were.

Oh and WOMBAI for the love of God can you have a debate without all of this 'you must be on something!' BS.

Maybe you should read through some of the other posts before passing such comments and direct them to the correct person! Hardly any surprise you directed them at me though, is it!

I recommend you read the link before saying you don't see how the wearing of burkas can present a security risk! Might just give you a clue!

http://frontpagemag.com/2010/04/22/the-burqa-bomb/