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Originally Posted by Wildcat!

Then lets also ban the Jewish Kid who is forced to wear those Jewish clothing, and shave their heads. And the Sikh who is asked to wear the Sikh uniform. Its the danger that you run into, if you try to do these kinds of things. You cant make a big deal out of exceptions. There are people who wear things that they dont want to, all the time. Even regular kids, and teenagers, everyday are forced to dress a certain way by their parents. Its very telling that its the muslim who is always scrutinized.

As for it could be anyone under there, because they dont want to be manhandled? WHat a ridiculous argument that is! SO cross dressing should be illegal then shouldnt it? For crying out loud!

Yes - that is true - but it is the reason behind it that makes this more objectionable and more sinister than the others. It is about the woman being viewed as some man's property - as a person without an identity of her own. There is no doubting that the Muslim religion is oppressive towards women and the burka is a very visible symbol of that.

And it could be anyone under there! How can you deny that. There is no way of telling - unless you remove the robe - and many would be reluctant to remove the robe of what might be a genuine Muslim woman - knowing the offence that would cause. Do you honestly think no terrorist would play on that one!