UKIP to call for a ban on wearing a burka.

[Swearwolf]

i agree with it.

[Black_Apalachi]

As far as I'm concerned, anybody who says they should be allowed, has no right to then complain about motorcycle helmets (as has been mentioned) but also hoodies. When I hear people complain about hoodies, a Facebook group springs to mind; 'I wear a hoodie to keep warm, not because I want to stab you'. Basically, all forms of garments which help to conceal one's identity, should be treated with the same rules - whether they are allowed or not is a different story.

[Soy]

i see letterbox faces everywhere

sounds like a good idea

[Caution]

Good idea. If someone was wearing one and walked into a bank I was in I'd be worried. Common sense really..

[ifuseekamy]

I'm not for banning clothing but I don't see why they wear the full get up, surely the scarf will suffice?

[RedStratocas]

i dont think burkas should be banned, however i also dont think that means we shouldnt look down upon the idea of burkas. i dont think theres any legal standing to ban them, since i see it as a violation of rights. but really, as racist as it may seem, i dont have to respect their culture. the rest of the world has been able to gracefully apply the rights of women in progress, there's no reason they should be so far behind in terms of social rights. all other religions have been able to overcome their blatantly sexist origins, islam should too. but, again, my stance is that they should not be banned, we cant force anything.

[Black_Apalachi]

i dont think burkas should be banned, however i also dont think that means we shouldnt look down upon the idea of burkas. i dont think theres any legal standing to ban them, since i see it as a violation of rights. but really, as racist as it may seem, i dont have to respect their culture. the rest of the world has been able to gracefully apply the rights of women in progress, there's no reason they should be so far behind in terms of social rights. all other religions have been able to overcome their blatantly sexist origins, islam should too. but, again, my stance is that they should not be banned, we cant force anything.

Yeah but if we go to their country, our women HAVE to wear them.

Just a general question, do you see many people wearing them in NY?

[RedStratocas]

Yeah but if we go to their country, our women HAVE to wear them.

Just a general question, do you see many people wearing them in NY?

yeah exactly my point lol, its pretty ridic tbh. but honestly i just see banning them causing unnecessary controversy and could possibly backfire, seeing how many middle eastern muslims take absolutely any offense of their religion (say, a cartoon depiction of muhammad) far too seriously. i think theyve gotta take the progress on their own.

to be honest with you i cant recall having ever seen a woman in a burka in the united states. there's plenty of religious getups in nyc, especially near penn station and grand central, but the only time ive ever seen a woman wearing one was when i was outside the airport in london back in august.

[Oleh]

Im gonna go for a .. I agree with UKIP, they should ban them altogether - i also agree with what my local BNP MP says "If you abide by our rules we accept you - if you live on benefits and make no attempt at following our culture - Piss off

[Black_Apalachi]

yeah exactly my point lol, its pretty ridic tbh. but honestly i just see banning them causing unnecessary controversy and could possibly backfire, seeing how many middle eastern muslims take absolutely any offense of their religion (say, a cartoon depiction of muhammad) far too seriously. i think theyve gotta take the progress on their own.

to be honest with you i cant recall having ever seen a woman in a burka in the united states. there's plenty of religious getups in nyc, especially near penn station and grand central, but the only time ive ever seen a woman wearing one was when i was outside the airport in london back in august.

I guess the Jews probably went to you the most out of all the religions. That's the one cool religion tbh :-)