Burqa 'confronting', says Tony Abbott.

[i-need-a-martini]

OMG!

And most of the country thinks this numbskull is suitable PM material??

And if that isn't bad enough when asked about Mr Kings proposed radical new policing system in which criminal suspects (only suspects mibnd you. Which i think means all Muslims in Mr Kings world)  would be injected with satellite trackable micro chips shot from a "high powered sniper rifle" his response was:

"I'm just not going to get into the micro-detail of policing," Mr Abbott said.

Micro detail? That is policing? How about "I'm not going to comment on what is obviously a ridiculous statement by King"? That would have been a more appropriate response Mr Abbott.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/burqa-confronting-says-tony-abbott-as-h...

[lakeland27]

OK . Both . I don't suppose its worth trying the 'Elephant Man'  argument is it ? you know, John Hurt (i think it was john Hurt)

[**meep**]

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@*elizabeths-mum* wrote:
That would be the generous viewpoint, meep. Not nearly as much fun. 😄

My Iranian friend, whose clothing only stands out from the rest of us by being more stylish, tells me that when she was a beautician in Iran the women who covered up in public often had the most gorgeous clothing down to the skin underneath or at home. She has a very low opinion of how we dress. (Not that she has seen my knickers, but they are rather utilitarian)

Muslim patients we have had have only removed their headwear when there are no males present. I don't know if it would be as strict with burkas?

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oh yes, i realise that.   covering up in public does not mean not being able to wear fashionable, elegant clothes. I have many friends who cover up in public and wear designer label clothing and expensive perfume.  Their make-up is always impeccable. 

[**meep**]

BB eviction is coming up.   BBL

[clair.de.lune]

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@**meep** wrote:

BB eviction is coming up.   BBL

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blimey not getting a kudo for that

[*elizabeths-mum*]

I wasn't lecturing you. 🙂
It was quite an eye opener to me when she used to tell me stories of Iran before they had to leave. Fascinating stuff.

[crystal-gems]

A woman in a burqa looks like laundry to me..

Probably she  looks like a boogy man to a child.

[izabsmiling]

I think it would be good not to think about fashion,make up and all the superficial stuff 

[azureline**]

a boogy man?

[joz*garage]

i wish i could cover my face before i go out sometimes, god muslim womans are lucky

[*elizabeths-mum*]

I agree. Imagine just being able to chuck a burqa over your gardening or painting clothes to pop out.