Would you feel uncomfortable if you can't see a person's face?
2006-10-05 23:23:13 · 31 answers · asked by toietmoi 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Now jack straw did not demand that they women take off their head scarves but mearly asked if they would just because he prefered when having a discussion to be able to tell the persons reactions. None of the women wearing head scarves have said no they would not but he said iof they did say no that it would be okay too. He just mearly asked if they would but he did not demand so.
2006-10-06 00:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by magic conor 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do understand what he is saying, but there are so many cultural issues behind it that we as westerners don't understand.
OK they live in our country, we have to do as them in theirs, so it should be the same here, but religion is such a huge thing to them in a way that we as a secular country will never understand.
Instead of seeing it as a compromise and not a big deal like we do, they see it as a direct insult against their religion and way of life.
I agree with Straw, but with empathy I can see how these women can tak it as such an insult. We need education on both sides.
2006-10-05 23:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doubt it - it's not like Jack Straw has a great reputation for talking sense.
No, on balance I think it's cowardly nonsense to say it makes you feel uncomfortable if you can't see someone's face. It's a religious and cultural element of dress. Are we going to ban Christian brides from wearing veils next, in case their husbands-to-be get uncomfortable while waiting for them at the altar? What about beekeepers? Never trusted that lot, going about incognito and stealing honey from bees...bastards!
How about banning superhero movies? Sod you Spiderman, you make me uncomfortable!
And don't get me started on welders, with that tiny little oblong in their masks and their white-hot torches, how about that for scary? Hockey goalies? I don't care if you get a puck in the kisser mate, just get the helmet off so we can see your face!
Targeting the veil as Straw is doing is not about feeling uncomfortable being unable to see someone's face, it's about being uncomfortable being able to see a Muslim's face, and as such shows the government's easy-option relgious stereotyping of "sources of peril". Straw should apologise for this nonsense and go back to being a non-entity.
2006-10-05 23:39:11 · answer #3 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe he has raised an issue which should be debated in a rational manner.
IA person wears a cross and is then told they must not do so as it may cause offence.
British soldiers are told they must not wear their uniforms when they enter hospital as that may cause offence.
Why then should others be criticised if they feel they are liable to be offended by women wearing a veil.
When abroad a British citizen is subject to the laws and customs of the country they visit.
Those who choose to live in Britain should respect and adhere to British laws and custom.
2006-10-06 00:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by CurlyQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jack Straw is correct, in Britain we have a culture of face to face, eye to eye contact. Where someone can't look you in the eye we feel them to be less trustworthy. It is quite in order that Jack requires this to be respected. Muslims who disrespect our culture should be forcibly expelled from the country
2006-10-06 00:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope... id feel uncomfortable standing infront of a woman wearing a bikini! jack straw is a bloody straw.. cant do or say much that makes sense!
2006-10-06 10:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Carefree? Noway! I wish! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that what he said was a valid and reasonable point. Though I think he has shot his own career in the foot now.
I am so pleased that he has proved he is not a man of straw but one of substance. He lost his job as home Secretary because he rattle a few Amercian cages and I think Bliar was asked to remove him from office by GWB. Thats what I think.
2006-10-05 23:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-10-05 23:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and Yes.
I didn't like Jack, but now I have respect for him.
It may be that he thinks he's on his way out and is now free to speak his mind.
2006-10-05 23:32:54 · answer #9 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were asked to remove an item of my clothing in order to meet with my MP I would feel justified in asking him to take an item of his clothing off too. It would be fun to see Straw talking round without his trousers on.
2006-10-05 23:30:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋