Boris Burka Row - To BAN or not to BAN? Islamophobia?

[El Kabong]

.....the absolute state of it

[El Kabong]

Kay Burley asks MP if he's offended by war veteran Simon Weston's burned face
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/w...p-hes-15002924
Television presenter Kay Burley has been criticised for bringing Welsh war veteran Simon Weston into the burqa row during a live interview.

The Sky News presenter compared the Falklands War hero with a woman who obscures her face with a veil, asking Tory MP Andrew Bridgen whether he would be "offended" if he could not read Mr Weston's facial expression.


Mr Weston suffered horrific burns to his face and body during the 1982 Falklands conflict but has gone on to channel his energies into supporting and helping others.


W.....T.....F

[Batman]

Got into this conversation at work today, not so much about "ban the burka" but more about what should become of Boris.

It infuriates me that because I said that he "could" apologize for the way he made his point (letterboxes, and bank robbers) but he shouldn't be made to apologize for the actual point, I was basically branded a racist by my boss (who is Asian, I have no idea what religion she is, she certainly doesn't practice it all that much anyway)

That is his opinion and he has just as much right to express it as those who disagree with it, he shouldn't be forced to put out a hollow apology just to appease the masses of the moralistic and easily offended.

People can challenge him on his wording and they can challenge him on his opinion but to demand an apology is outright wrong on my opinion.

Conversation and learning is key, not outrage and disgust.

[Spicoli]

We used to have enforced essential burkas and hijabs depending on what you did for recreation in the States. They were called "bathing suits" . Special coppers in charge of enforcing morality laws as not to show too much yummy sinful ankle ffs . Good thing we evolved to the thong. Until those were banned in places also.


I don't mind hijabs at all and see quite a few down here. Also hear the snickers and whispers from people around them. We're pretty screwed up when it comes to what individuals are allowed to wear now. Last time I flew to SD they made me check my Sombrero. You don't take a mans Sombrero son .

[Master]

Got into this conversation at work today, not so much about "ban the burka" but more about what should become of Boris.

It infuriates me that because I said that he "could" apologize for the way he made his point (letterboxes, and bank robbers) but he shouldn't be made to apologize for the actual point, I was basically branded a racist by my boss (who is Asian, I have no idea what religion she is, she certainly doesn't practice it all that much anyway)

That is his opinion and he has just as much right to express it as those who disagree with it, he shouldn't be forced to put out a hollow apology just to appease the masses of the moralistic and easily offended.

People can challenge him on his wording and they can challenge him on his opinion but to demand an apology is outright wrong on my opinion.

Conversation and learning is key, not outrage and disgust.

It was how he said it which was demeaning. His actual point was in support for burka.