[In the Drunk Tank]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Security is the primary concern here - not Muslim womens' right to choose - the burka is not even a religious requiment! We all have to abide by such security rules - Muslims being no exception! They have no right to preferrential treatment - much as they may desire it! ug, ug!

Well lets hypothetically say that the Burqa is banned on security grounds. The result would be increased suspicion of Muslims (as the banning of the veil implies that all Muslims who wear it are instantly terror suspects), they will feel offended and discriminated, and our relations with Islam would be even worse than they are now. That is what could increase terrorism here.

Who cares if is isnt strictly speaking a religious requirement. Neither is wearing a crucifix for Christians, neither is wearing the kippah for Jews, yet they are entitled to wear them, and Muslims are entitled to wear the burqa.