Should the Burqa be banned in Australia

[nero_bolt]

Should the Burqa and Niqab be banned in Australia?

[lightningdance]

The burqua is a cultural garment not a religious garment.

Isis are now telling women to make their burguas and other restrictive clothing more dense and all encompassing. I find it confronting and scary,  I think it's divisive and anti social.  

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

The hijab is acceptable in all situations, as they can be identified.... face exposed.

[nero_bolt]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

Not much difference.

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Lots of differences.......     thats the catholic   version of the hijab and you can see their faces.....  

Huge differences.. to the burqa (below) 

[lightningdance]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

Not much difference.

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pfft,  their faces are clear of material for one, what is your reason for posting this picture as it has no relation to a burgua or other face covering garments.

[lightningdance]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

Not much difference.

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I am appalled that nuns, Christian women who devote their lives to service,  are being held up as an example of repressive and anti social garments. Their faces are clearly visible and they bear NO RELATION to the repressive and controlling burqua.

[purplecarrot-top]

I do not have a problem with them, though certainly not a big fan. Don't find them intimidating. Certainly haven't seen a lot of women wearing them.

Maybe I should have worn one when younger. Wouldn't be having skin cancers cut or burnt off.

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

The nuns habit and the hijab cover no more of the face,  than someone with a fringe and long hair.

Those, I take no issue with.

[softail-joanie]

Down the street no. But where helmets ect are not allowed it should be removed also. Police should have the right to ask it be removed, so the persons identity can be confirmed.

Thats a violation of someone's natural rights. Police would confirm my identy then abuse (beat, abduct, rob, rape and ransome) me for no good reason.  Wearing a cover over your head should be allowed in any public place, or on your own property should you choose. The only time it should not be allowed is if your in a place of bussiness and the bussiness owner or managment don't allow it, then you have the clear choice to leave and protest or boycott their business from a public area. Same with open carring.

Theres a thought, open carry wearing one of those face covers.

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

If someone wants  to wear it at home or down the street then no, it shouldn't be banned......

However, if you walk into a bank, petrol station, shop..... then remove it.... the same rules apply to everyone.

Business owners have the right to select dress codes on their premises.  Wearing a burqa, does not mean you can hide your face from

security cameras..... and does not mean you don't steal.

[daydream**believer]

Are they allowed to wear their Burqa or Hijab on their drivers licence photo?