Should the Burqa be banned in Australia

[nero_bolt]

Should the Burqa and Niqab be banned in Australia?

[***super_nova***]

Guess I should have watchen the video UFO posted before I commented; it was from Sweden, FEMEN protest.  But not all women agree with FEMEN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DpzFoTvxC8

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@debra9275 wrote:

Í thought we were supposed to be talking about the burqa being worn here in Aust.

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Judging from the many warnings posted on our local Crime Stoppers FB page, the citizens of my home townappear to have a far greater fear of teenagers walking down their street wearing hoodies than they would  of Islamic women wearing burqas or niqabs.

[cherry*135]

If 1 in 10 or 1 in 50 or 1 in 100 feels 'uncomfortable' if they pass by a Muslim women in public wearing a 'burqa' what grounds is that to call for a ban?

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There are laws in place in some States for identification issues for people wearing head coverings.

[boris1gary]

There seems to be a few people around the place who can't/won't communicate/make friends with people (Muslim women) whose faces are covered or people they can't see -  oh well, I suppose the approx 200/250 Muslim women that choose to wear a niqab will just have to cope, as for those who claim they can't communicate with people they can't see - get off social media, that might help allay those fears or feelings of discomfort.  

[channys_mum]

I for one would not have a problem with communicating with someone just because I can't see their face. I also believe that there should not be different strokes for different folks.

Take off the burqa or leave on the balaclava/helmet when in a public place where indentification isneccessary.

Having said that I would require the balaclava/helmet to be removed before I would invite someone I wasn't usure of inside, same goes for any form of face covering with the exception of medical dressings.

[watta*drama*queen]

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@boris1gary wrote:

get off social media  

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Anti-social media would describe it more accurately these days

[pct001wine]

The fear and loathing in this thread is astonishing.  That so many seemingly educated people can confect such distrust and division over such a trivial matter between Australians is very sad.

The saddest part is that this behaviour starts at the top with our current Government and flows through social media and the populist murdoch press like a torrent.  The Government is showing absolutely no leadership in this, in fact they are fuelling the sense of distrust with every utterance, be it from Abbott, Bishop or that wackjob Bernardi who gets far more oxygen than he deserves.

This whole issue is an absolute disgrace.  To those people here that advocate this ban, get some perspective, show some understanding and stop swallowing the divisive bs you are being fed by MSM.

[boris1gary]

anyone remember when balaclavas were popular with the howard govt during the patricks dispute? I do. 

[lurker172602]

The irony of stating that someone can't communicate with someone else, while sitting at a faceless computer, is hilarious.


(not directed at you boris)

[village_person]

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@twinkles**stars wrote:

Some of the comments here leave me gobsmacked and thinking some need to stop reading what the media prints, aiming for what appears to cause senseless panic in their readers.

How many women have ever entered Parliment buildings dressed the bugua? An MP reported none.

One of the most caring and nicest women I have met sat next to me when I fly back from Brisbane. She reassured me, chattedabout all sorts and placed her hand on my arm to help calm me as I hate flying, something she sensed once seated.

She wore the full burqa with gloves. Elegantly spoken and obviously well educated. Several times she and her husband touched hqnds across the aisle. ...a token of their love for each other. 

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Are you sure the person under the black material was a woman? The person you assume was the 'husband' may have been a same sex partner. Some people can sound gentle and may even come across as a milquetoast. If you do possess powers us mere mortals don't how 'bout giving us next week's Powerball numbers.