idk google seems to suggests it's not acceptable for a muslim
Boris and the burka
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I’m more inclined to see him as a clown, an intelligent clown, but I’d rather he didn’t hold public office.
Women wearing the burka make me feel totally uneasy, of course it’s acceptable in Islamic countries, but I dislike it.
It's interesting how these burqa's have become so popular in the Muslim community.
I know even in the 1990's hanging around with Muslim friends we never saw them.
I get the feeling that because the Muslim community feels under attack they feel more and more like outsiders and so are clinging on to something they think is in their history.
I know even in the 1990's hanging around with Muslim friends we never saw them.
I get the feeling that because the Muslim community feels under attack they feel more and more like outsiders and so are clinging on to something they think is in their history.
I don't think so. The women I know who wear the burqa have it forced on them by the husband or father. The women who decide to wear it by choice are often arrogant.
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Love the burka and the hijab, would be a crying shame to see them banned.
I’m not for banning any specific clothing, whether for cultural and/or religious reasons.
Personally, I find individuals who wear veils or face coverings extremely difficult to engage. Body language, specifically facial expression, whether exaggerated or nuanced is part of how humanity communicates.
I confess, on the rare occasions, I have spoken to women who are wearing such attire to simply leaving the interaction to a simple introduction and then engaging with others in the same space (meeting room or other work-related events).
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Personally, I find individuals who wear veils or face coverings extremely difficult to engage. Body language, specifically facial expression, whether exaggerated or nuanced is part of how humanity communicates.
I confess, on the rare occasions, I have spoken to women who are wearing such attire to simply leaving the interaction to a simple introduction and then engaging with others in the same space (meeting room or other work-related events).
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I'm not for banning but we should be working towards making them socially unacceptable IMO.
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Just to reiterate for those that haven’t read the full thread BoJo doesn’t want a ban but believes it is entirely reasonable for people to request to be able to see the face of the person they are talking to in any face to face meeting. He uses blunt language as is his way and thus the offendesphere thinks he’s a (“insert slur here”)cist.
Same here. I don't believe in banning it (apart from a few situations where any face covering such as a helmet or balaclava would also not be allowed). But I've no inclination to talk to someone wearing one for similar reasons to yourself.I’m not for banning any specific clothing, whether for cultural and/or religious reasons.
Personally, I find individuals who wear veils or face coverings extremely difficult to engage. Body language, specifically facial expression, whether exaggerated or nuanced is part of how humanity communicates.
I confess, on the rare occasions, I have spoken to women who are wearing such attire to simply leaving the interaction to a simple introduction and then engaging with others in the same space (meeting room or other work-related events).
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I regularly travel to 'muslim' areas in Birmingham, the amount of Burka clad women can be counted on one hand in many cases, so is it really that much of an issue for people. Even in my regular visits to Dewsbury and Luton, there really isnt very many women wearing them at all.
Bojo is doing a good job of following Bannons instructions, concentrate on exploiting peoples fears so people forget his lies and ineptitude over Brexit.
Bojo is doing a good job of following Bannons instructions, concentrate on exploiting peoples fears so people forget his lies and ineptitude over Brexit.
No, it wasn't. But perhaps you should be more questioning and ask why Johnson, fresh from government and with all manner of more significant issues affecting the nation at present, has chosen to dredge up a topic that conveniently panders to his right / far right supporters. Does anyone sincerely believe that he cares about this issue?
I think it is something to begin to bolster support for him once again, for his next attempt at power - most likely a run at the leadership. And so that's why I gave my original response - my view that he's dangerous and unfit to hold public office. He serves his own interests, not that of the country.
And to respond to the other component of the OP. As above, Boris is a demagogue. Plain and simple.
He used to be a bumbling idiotic and rather humorous journalist. He is now quite dangerous as his recent stint in high office has demonstrated.
He used to be a bumbling idiotic and rather humorous journalist. He is now quite dangerous as his recent stint in high office has demonstrated.
AFAIK is isn't required in Islam, the people wearing it are either forced to wear it or are a little messed up in the head with regards to their ideas about modesty if they think they need to dress up like a ninja. Boris is writing in response to the Danish muslim ban and using his usual colourful language. If he'd compared a short skirt to a belt, or perhaps shirtless men to cave men then no one would bat an eye lid but obviously there is some association with Islam and so people have become triggered and bleated about referring him to the equality and human rights commission.
I also agree that we shouldn't have a ban on what clothing you can wear in the UK - it is completely illiberal. While I'm happy to criticise the idea of women needing to dress in such a ridiculous idea in order to be modest I don't think it is the place of the government to control what people wear in the street.
They are rather rare and usually just spotted in some muslim ghettos in places like East London, Birmingham etc.. as you've got to be rather far gone to walk around like that but I guess if they become more prominent then you might find some businesses restricting face coverings etc..
I also agree that we shouldn't have a ban on what clothing you can wear in the UK - it is completely illiberal. While I'm happy to criticise the idea of women needing to dress in such a ridiculous idea in order to be modest I don't think it is the place of the government to control what people wear in the street.
They are rather rare and usually just spotted in some muslim ghettos in places like East London, Birmingham etc.. as you've got to be rather far gone to walk around like that but I guess if they become more prominent then you might find some businesses restricting face coverings etc..