[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I worry more for the women - will they become effectively trapped in their own homes as they cannot be seen without them so they will be forced to be captives in their own homes and lose what little freedom they are allowed now?

You think their husbands won't let them out if their faces are uncovered?

[Jessica.]

I think it makes sense to have some rules around schools, banks etc.. but forcing people to never wear it is ridiculous, some females in strict families won't be allowed to go outside, for example.

[Withano]

The way I see it, is that youre trading in a bit of freedom of expression and women rights for the sake of a sense of security

Some people think its worth it, some dont, most can see it from both sides

For me, its not enough security to warrant losing that much women rights and freedom of expression, but others disagree and I wint fight that, I see their point.

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

You think their husbands won't let them out if their faces are uncovered?

Quite possibly

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

You think their husbands won't let them out if their faces are uncovered?

the point of the face covering is so no other man can lay eyes on her...so yes it is possible that could happen

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

I don't think any person should be forced to wear / not to wear anything. If countries do keep banning these items of clothing though I worry more for the women - will they become effectively trapped in their own homes as they cannot be seen without them so they will be forced to be captives in their own homes and lose what little freedom they are allowed now?

Well quite. I can't imagine its going to go the way some seem to think it will

'Oh, the oppressive garment I force you to wear is banned? Go free my love!'

Of course ontop of this theres the security issue BUT I have seen so many people defending this by saying that the men oppress women by making them wear them and the women have more freedom by being told they cannot wear them :S

[smudgie]

Can men in balaclavas walk the street in groups?
Just wondering how we would feel about that.

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by smudgie

Can men in balaclavas walk the street in groups?
Just wondering how we would feel about that.

Yes, because it's the exact same thing.