Torog, I like the fact that you have bought in the security issue. There is nothing more important than the security of the younger generation, as when we retire (something I am a long way off from!) they are there to carry on caring for the community.
However, how is a burkha a security issue? Just because you cannot see their face? I see baggy clothing more of a security issue, as guns and knives can easily be hidden under baggy combat trousers/jumpers without raising suspicion. Maybe we in the U.K. need to implement some sort of metal detectors in high risk public places (schools, for example) BEFORE the shootings start. Already we are starting to see shootings in broad daylight in the streets, it is only a matter of time before a madman or someone with a vendetta carries out a shooting in a school.

I am only just starting to read and learn about the Islam way of life (doing a project about it for Media), and no doubt the Muslim women from oppressive countries come to the U.K. to escape that oppression. However, it is their choice to wear the burkha, as we do not carry harsh death penalties for not wearing it. I do not support the wearing of the veil or burkha, it is simply their choice - as soon as they step on our land, that is...

Sleepinwifsilentbob (Ill just call you Sleepin from now on, less strain on the wrists ) I agree that ceremonial knives MUST be left a home or at the mosque. THAT is an outright security issue. The gang members wanting to wear their rags/bandanas is totally rediculous... being in a gang is hardly the same as worshipping Allah (PBUH... I try to please all religions, although I am a Christian).

P4B, the aspect that 'choosing' to follow a religion has an impact on career choices is certainly a sad one. I feel that if it were not for bin Laden and his gang (today, I will not start preaching on how I believe it was the government who carried out 9/11) then society as a whole would be more trusting in muslims. Even I must admit that after the 7/7 bombings in London I was a lot more wary of muslims carrying backpacks, a fact that I am not proud of, but I have grown more mature since then. There are a few women here in Kettering that wear burkhas, and when I see them I will say hello to them and they always say hello back.
Just because they wear a burkha doesnt mean that they are any less human than you and I... but I feel that you know that already
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