I used to completely agree and favour a ban. Bloody anti feminist bollocks. Who would make such a ridiculous choice? Then a friend of mine interviewed a young Muslim girl who had chosen to wear the burka because she was sick of being judged on her looks. It *can* be a choice.https://twitter.com/JuliaHB1/status/1026458755817504768 …
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Sometimes, absolutely, they can be forced into it. Like hijab. But I don't believe that that's necessarily the case. I can see both sides in this because I used to completely agree with you and think it was all liberal bollocks. But I've since changed my mind.
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We should have a vote on a burkha ban, I reckon the eyes
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I made the same point re. abuse
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This is a fair point and I think many Muslim women do agree that in formal, administrative situations, it's important to show one's face.
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Julia, I'm not religious, but if someone wants to express their religion in that way, surely that's their choice? Not everyone who wears one was forced to.https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/i-wear-the-niqab-let-me-speak-on-my-own-behalf-8824243.html?amp …
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Why are you conflating covering with abuse? Do you have statistics to indicate the link or are you commenting from your own bias? In a civilised, developed society we should accept that everyone has the freedom to wear what they want without needing the approval of others.
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Or the choice not to hurl racist abuse at someone who dresses differently to you to score political points with right wing knuckle draggers. Or your choice to be an apologist for it. Pathetic
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