What do you think about Muslim women being allowed to wear full veils?

Question

Is it a safety issue or is it discrimations of personal choice? Your thoughts?

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/24122006/325/man-attacked-wife-s-veil-comment.html

Answer 1

Makes me sick just to hear the word Muslim!!!!!!!!
Happy Christmas from Iraq

Answer 2

Until the government started to make a fuss about it I didn't realise it was a problem. I've never felt threatened by it and I've never viewed it as a barrier.
I would object if women were being forced to wear them but that's not my impression. The impression I have is that the women behind the veils are young and intelligent. It common to see a group of girls with a variety of dress from the veil, through headscarves to bare headed together. I suspect that the more people object to it, the more young Muslim women will wear it; that is the nature of youth.
You don't need to wear a veil to leave the country unnoticed; you just walk through.
I've seen quite a few women wearing veils with jeans; with the veil tucked into the headscarf there's no loose cloth to cause H&S concerns.
I can see ID might be an issue but it always has been; why the sudden hysteria?

Answer 3

Well, you can't go into some places with a baseball cap on your head or other places with a crash helmet so there will be places where full veils will not be appropriate and the wearer must either conform to this or forgo visiting the place. That's their choice.

By the way, it was a few years ago that customs stopped checking identities of people leaving the country, at the Channel ports anyway, to save money, so the police killer might have got away undisguised.

Answer 4

They should be allowed to make their own decision, however it should be their decision, not someone else's, such as a priest or husband. There are though certain practical difficulties with this manner of dress, see below.
If a motorcyclist in a full face helmet and balaclava goes into a bank or post office etc, they are asked to remove it. A person in a stocking mask or other obvious mask would probably result in a full alarm and a response by armed police. Do you think The full veil should be an exception? It must be unbearably hot in summer months, why would anyone want to wear it? Screening your face does cut you off from others to some extent.
I hate religious and racial intolerance, this comment is not motivated by either.
They should be prepared to reveal their face if their is a good reason.
Nuns should be subjected to the same conditions of course, we all should.

Answer 5

If a police officer concept that somebody replaced into driving poorly, and stopped them, I doubt very lots whether the veil situation could get raised - a great way too lots place of work work, and the possibility of it entering into the arms of the media. i think of the regulations are interpreted as meaning that as long as you're driving with the intention to no longer be a threat to others, that's ok. There are no longer any regulations prohibiting the donning of a veil or the different headgear - you in basic terms could have the skill to work out the place you're going.

Answer 6

There are questions regarding safety and security and there will clearly be occasions when they must be forced to reveal their face and it may be that they should not be allowed in public places. The same could also apply to anyone who tries to conceal their identity such as hoodie wearers.
As for an outright ban I cannot agree with this much as I despise the idea that a religion can demand that women cover themselves in this manner.I cannot respect any religion that treats women so abhorrently.

Answer 7

Are you talking about a burka -- the sack-like thing with just a little mesh screen to look through?
I think it's OK if a woman wants to wear one, but you're right about the safety issue.

There are some activities/jobs that sould be off-limits to anyone wearing any kind of outfit that hinders movement or interferes with your vision.
In the USA, OSHA [work-place safety] regulations & job descriptions have been in place for decades, so a burka would be treated like any other clothing in the work-place. States already have regualtion about operating machinery, vehicles, etc.

As far as just the wearing of it, I think it's a personal choice like having pink-&-purple hair, nipple rings, micro-minis, and baggy pants.

Answer 8

Wearing Veils
It is not a response to a mandatory religious edict it is a matter of choice. The fact that anyone can dress the same is a security issue and nothing to do with religion.
Millions have been spent on security measures to keep the majority of us safe from all crimes and none of this has anything to do with freedom of choice.
If everyone walked around masked then anarchy would rule and the country of choice for the many who have duel nationality would be quickly vacated.
My answer is simple.
Anyone wanting to live in the U.K. must abide by the wishes of the State and Government or leave.

Answer 9

Despite what some people say, there is no requirement in the Quran for women to cover every inch of skin, the requirement is to "Dress Modestly".

If I walked around in a Ski Mask, I would be arrested. If I walked into a Bank wearing a ski mask, they would trigger a silent alarm and I would be arrested. If I walked into a shop and wore a Motorcycle helmet they would think they are being robbed. If a Woman wears a Veil when driving she can be arrested.

Look at the links below to see how ridiculous this whole issue is. We have crossed over the line with regard to political correctness. We are so afraid of offending Muslims that we wont put up Christmas Trees in Schools and Offices. Time to get back to our roots and Christian Values. Most Muslims who have integrated into Western Society are not offended by Christmas Trees and such and the vocal minority who dont accept Western Values should be deported even if they were born in the West. Muslims argue that Catholic Nuns wear "The Veil" but I have never seen a Nun cover her face.

Lets make make Brittain British, Ireland Irish, France French etc. Lets demand that people subscribe to the values of the country they live in. Lets ban Muslim Schools and Schools of any Minority who wants to impose their values on us. Remember that Islam is not a Country, it is just a "Religion" and Religion has no place in Politics.

Answer 10

The Muslim was in another country. He is aware that his beliefs are not known to the people of that country. When someone has a question about his life style it should not be interpreted as an invitation to assault another person. I would suggest that the Muslim is overreacting to his personal problems with prejudice. An overly defensive person has issues that cause him or her to react in an antisocial manner. Perhaps the Muslim has anger issues too. Its not acceptable to beat up a person for having different beliefs. That is why the Sikhs have been fighting with the Muslims all these years. The Muslims believe that there is only one true religion. If you disagree with them you will be beaten up.

Answer 11

If any person of any religion lives in this country they should respect our way of life . Leave your veils at home or wear see through ones.