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Originally Posted by WOMBAI

How is that hypocritical. I don't dress in a way that impedes identification or that represents oppression. It is not the covering of the body - it is the covering of the face - one's identity - that causes concern. The whole point of the burka is so that we cannot see who is underneath it. Anyone could use a burka to obtain entry to a school or some other building like the twin towers for sinister reasons. Something like that may have seemed far fetched once - but not any more. We have threats of terrorism hanging over us every day - are you really saying there is no way a burka could be used to disguise a terrorist.

And for many British women (who by the way make up more than 50% of the population) the burka represents the oppression of women. That goes against our culture and beliefs. We cannot be seen to condone it - neither should we want to.

If its that, then ban anyone who is covered from head to toe, including people wearing hoodies, hijabs, and everything similar. Dig deep into your logical sense and think: How often do terrorists conceal their identity? (ermm almost never). YOu know why? because most of them kill themselves. MOst of them want to be seen for their causes. They dont hide their faces, thats just a cop out. Anyone can be a terrorist regardless of how they are dressed.


And sorry, but most muslims in this country, do not wear the Burka, those who do, choose to do so. Its not a symbol of oppression, thats absolutely ridiculous. Just like any religion, there are always those who take it a lot more seriously than others, and these days, its usually the minority. I am sure you know people who are extremely religious compared to the majority. Thats the people you see wearing Burkas in the western world. Just because some people dont want to conform to the western dress code, they are automatically oppressed! You seem obssessed with this notion of women being oppressed, if they dont do what you do! Just like the chastity rings, that are now popular among American teenagers, you somehow turned it into a women oppressed issue as well. NEwsflash, there are as many men and women who wear them.

I think a lot of you people should look yourself in the mirror, and check your prejudices. Like I said early in this thread, I dont think Burka should be allowed in certain places, but in no way should be banned. This starts, and pretty soon siks are gonna be asked to shave their beard, and not wear their traditional clothes.