[MTVN]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I don't need to explain it - British culture is obvious to most Brits - read some history books! Every country has its culture and identity - despite some trying to dismiss and destroy traditional British culture - usually for their own ends!

Why not explain, what is it about our culture that means that the burqa is out of place? Why is it that, in a 21st century, secular and mulitcultural society, our so-called "culture" dictates that a woman cannot wear a religious garment out of her own free will?

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Who cares if they would feel offended because we get our priorities right and put security before religious sensibilities! And are you seriously suggesting we bow down to the threat of terrorism by allowing such religious beliefs to override security issues - out of fear of reprisals! What a load of ****e! Talk about allowing terroists to dictate through fear and intimidation!

Wow, that's ironic! You seriously think that allowing someone to wear the burqa is "allowing terrorists to dictate through fear and intimidation"?! It is banning the burqa that shows a country is being dictated by fear of terrorism if we are so paranoid that we instantly suspect anyone covering their face is a suicide bomber.

As I said, burqa wearers are a tiny minority within a minority, stop getting so worked up over something that is hardly a prominent figure in society

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Why not explain, what is it about our culture that means that the burqa is out of place? Why is it that, in a 21st century, secular and mulitcultural society, our so-called "culture" dictates that a woman cannot wear a religious garment out of her own free will?




Wow, that's ironic! You seriously think that allowing someone to wear the burqa is "allowing terrorists to dictate through fear and intimidation"?! It is banning the burqa that shows a country is being dictated by fear of terrorism if we are so paranoid that we instantly suspect anyone covering their face is a suicide bomber.

As I said, burqa wearers are a tiny minority within a minority, stop getting so worked up over something that is hardly a prominent figure in society

You do keep missing the point don't you! You are the one that said we should allow Muslim women to wear a burka, despite it posing a security risk - because it might damage relations and encourage more terrorist attacks! That is bowing down to intimidation! Simples!

Maybe you should stop getting so worked up and seeing every realistic attempt to keep our citizens safe as some some of attack on Muslims! It is Muslims that have a tendency to be oversensitive about things - and overreact - not us!

Have you conveniently forgotten 9/11, 7/7 and the recent prevention by our security services of further planned attacks! These risks are very real - and noone should be allowed to wear clothing that hides their identity in public.

It isn't just national security either! In schools, colleges and universities - identity is an issue as far as attendance and cheating are concerned! What about exams - we can't have people sitting exams in burkas - it would leave the system wide open to abuse!

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

You do keep missing the point don't you! You are the one that said we should allow Muslim women to wear a burka, despite it posing a security risk - because it might damage relations and encourage more terrorist attacks! That is bowing down to intimidation! Simples!

Maybe you should stop getting so worked up and seeing every realistic attempt to keep our citizens safe as some some of attack on Muslims! It is Muslims that have a tendency to be oversensitive about things - and overreact - not us!

Have you conveniently forgotten 9/11, 7/7 and the recent prevention by our security services of further planned attacks! These risks are very real - and noone should be allowed to wear clothing that hides their identity in public.

It isn't just national security either! In schools, colleges and universities - identity is an issue as far as attendance and cheating are concerned! What about exams - we can't have people sitting exams in burkas - it would leave the system wide open to abuse!

Thats it keep ignoring any rational argument and concentrate on the irrational, keep it up wombat lol

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

Thats it keep ignoring any rational argument and concentrate on the irrational, keep it up wombat lol

Clearly isn't me doing that! Sticks and stones dear - playground stuff!

[NettoSuperstar!]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Clearly isn't me doing that!

I know you are but what are you, wondered when that tactic would rear its head...come on Wombat, what are we losing? Whos Belittling us?

[WOMBAI]

[QUOTE=NettoSuperstar!;3820925]I know you are but what are you, wondered when that tactic would rear its head...come on Wombat, what are we losing? Whos Belittling us?[/QUOTE]

What is this "traditional British culture that built this country", define it for me?

There's that joke about our culture that I remember which says how being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV

A pretty good example by MTVN!

[NettoSuperstar!]

[QUOTE=WOMBAI;3820933]

Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

I know you are but what are you, wondered when that tactic would rear its head...come on Wombat, what are we losing? Whos Belittling us?[/QUOTE]

What is this "traditional British culture that built this country", define it for me?

There's that joke about our culture that I remember which says how being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV

A pretty good example by MTVN!

Whats your problem? Do you feel belittled by that? What have you lost exactly?