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October 06, 2006

Beyond the veil

VeilI'm with Jack Straw. If I wasn't already, then the fact that George Galloway has called on him to resign tips the balance.

If I have understood correctly, most Muslims feel that the full veil is not a religious requirement and Jack Straw does not insist on its removal. The issue is therefore very different from that of the headscarves ban in France.

You'll want to make up your own mind, of course. To help you, here is Jack Straw's original article, and a Muslim writer arguing that he is wrong. The BBC also provides this useful analysis of why the veil is worn.

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I think the recent article by Saira khan is the best article I have read recently regarding the wearing of a veil by Muslim women. Thank goodness there are still some sensible comments out there as she pitches the article just right about integration into western society and at the same time keeping the traditions of her family and religion at the same time.

I felt the comment at the end of the article was also spot on, if you want to live in Britain you have to integrate otherwise why live here?
Very good article.

Posted by: David Morton | 9 Oct 2006 13:25:58

Coloured hair, tattoos, strange fashion accessories, all attract attention. So does the veil. Attention seeking.
Having achieved the attention they wanted they now hold up the yellow card and shout foul. I would call it islamaphobia by proxy.
If I went in to the office meeting with one trouser leg bright orange and the other blue I think I would get the attention I would deserve. Not perhaps what I wanted.
Regards Vic

Posted by: victor | 18 Oct 2006 11:08:54

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