UKIP to call for a ban on wearing a burka.

[Geraint]

If I walked down the street wearing a balaclava, I'd be arrested.

[AlexOC]

If I walked down the street wearing a balaclava, I'd be arrested.

True, but that shows you intend to commit armed robbery

[Geraint]

next time i rob the offie i'll wear a burka.

[GommeInc]

Referendum again huh? Not everything should be put down to a referendum you know. Alot of people are going to vote to ban them purely because they are racist and misunderstand why muslims wear them. It's not exactly the right thing to do.

It's not fully understood why Muslim women have to wear them, it seems to be a cultural backdrop which came from nowhere. You have little faith in the British people if you consider them all racist blighters

Banning them in airports is fine, it's a perfectly good reason. Totally banning them is a step too far. Perhaps banning their use, but allowing them to be worn in places of worship is a better option? They tend to be hazards and problematic in the public, with store managers wondering what to do. They're effectively like hoodies, they're not meant to be worn religiously and hide identity, which is pretty belittling to women, though saying they have rights not to wear them contradicts the rights in so many ways (you have the right to be free, NOW REMOVE THEM). It's a difficult discussion really, seeing as some may wear them simply because they feel they should.

[Jordy]

Didn't France successfully ban them in public a few years back? People don't go around calling Sarkozy racist because of it.

I would personally back a ban on them, whether it's important to Muslims or not, there is an evident security risk.

As for the comment about Saudi Arabia, in certain parts of Iraq, and in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, women are forced to wear burkas whether they're Muslim or not, this also applies to foreigners.

[GommeInc]

Didn't France successfully ban them in public a few years back? People don't go around calling Sarkozy racist because of it.

I would personally back a ban on them, whether it's important to Muslims or not, there is an evident security risk.

As for the comment about Saudi Arabia, in certain parts of Iraq, and in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, women are forced to wear burkas whether they're Muslim or not, this also applies to foreigners.

I have a feeling it was in 2009, in autumn Also, burkhas cannot be removed as easily as scalves or sunglasses (accessories) - major flaw in saying that sunglasses, hoodies (the hood just comes down), ear rings, scalves etc should be banned if the burka is banned too. Hijabs are acceptable, as they do not cover the face in most cases.

[Ardemax]

next time i rob the offie i'll wear a burka.

That's just stupid... bring a mate.

Well UKIP won't win the next general election (imo) so we won't be faced with this problem immediately. However if nobody has a problem with them, then there's no reason for the ban. But yeah, some people do have a problem and if we put it to a vote, I'm sure it would settle the arguement.

[Alkaz]

I think its good, what about all that fuss about that woman who wore a cross, the muslim or w.e did her absolute nut and didnt the christian woman get suspended for refusing to take it off.. in a catholic country?

A while ago in my local paper, someone in a super market was of a different religion dont know what one but because a woman had a cross on he refused to serve her and the woman was escorted off the premisis. Its just a joke, its our country if they dont like it they know where to go If you turned the tables and it was their country, there would be no namby pamby discussions like this, you'd be forced to take it off or *bang* *bang*.

[Grippz]

If they want to live here then they should have to remove them. I am all for it!

[Hitman]

I would personally agree with a ban on them - I dislike them and think they are degrading for women. I know it's their religion, but this country is Christian not Muslim. I can see security issues with them and problems with passports, etc.

I'm not racist btw, just my personal views.