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mohogony Aug 3rd 2010 7:13 pm

Should OZ ban the Burka
 
Tony Abbott says he finds the Burka confronting. Do you think he should Ban the Burka if he becomes PM?

bcworld Aug 3rd 2010 7:20 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 
I find Tony Abbott confronting...can we ban him too?

mohogony Aug 3rd 2010 7:24 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by bcworld (Post 8751471)
I find Tony Abbott confronting...can we ban him too?

Most people find his budgie smuggling speedos confronting:ohmy:

DeadVim Aug 3rd 2010 7:25 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 
(edit) I agree with him! ^^^ :)

Mr Speedos declaring full body clothing confronting? :blink: :eek:

(edit 2) Ban The Berk I say.

Kelli28 Aug 3rd 2010 7:31 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 
I say if anyone is fugly, then they should think of those that have to look at em and keep covered up.

There are quite a few who I could think of that should wear full body clothing, Bert Newton for starters.

iamthecreaturefromuranus Aug 3rd 2010 7:40 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by mohogony (Post 8751458)
Tony Abbott says he finds the Burka confronting. Do you think he should Ban the Burka if he becomes PM?

Yes

eddie007 Aug 3rd 2010 7:46 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 
Not seen any one here wearing one yet....

I'd rather they banned Chelsea shirts meself.... now if ANYTHING is confronting and offensive it'd be some one wearing a chelsea shirt






:rofl:

Officer Dibble Aug 3rd 2010 8:30 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 
Gotta giggle at the mad monk. :rofl:

Yes. Ban it!

paulry Aug 3rd 2010 8:39 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 8751520)
Not seen any one here wearing one yet....

I see them everywhere I look here in London.

Yes, ban them :thumbup:

Kim67 Aug 3rd 2010 9:20 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 
No - as if the plight of a muslim woman isn't difficult enough with the restrictions put on her by her own religion - imagine having to be housebound and not be able to even go out shopping or collect your children from school. Banning fully covered women is not going to stop muslim extremists.

My eleven year old daughter (eldest) reads the newspaper aloud to all of us in the car on the way to school each morning - this story came up a few months ago and all three of my kids were appalled and couldn't believe their home country that taught them to love everyone for what they are would be so narrow minded. They have mates with covered mothers (in public) they go to their homes and see them in their normal clothing and are no different to you or I.

As frustrating a place as the UAE can be to live, the fact that people are respectful in the way they dress I find to be a good thing. I've found having to make my kids be a little more conservative in the way they dress has taught them more about self respect and respect for others.

spartacus Aug 3rd 2010 9:33 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by Kim67 (Post 8751671)
No - as if the plight of a muslim woman isn't difficult enough with the restrictions put on her by her own religion - imagine having to be housebound and not be able to even go out shopping or collect your children from school. Banning fully covered women is not going to stop muslim extremists.

My eleven year old daughter (eldest) reads the newspaper aloud to all of us in the car on the way to school each morning - this story came up a few months ago and all three of my kids were appalled and couldn't believe their home country that taught them to love everyone for what they are would be so narrow minded. They have mates with covered mothers (in public) they go to their homes and see them in their normal clothing and are no different to you or I.

As frustrating a place as the UAE can be to live, the fact that people are respectful in the way they dress I find to be a good thing. I've found having to make my kids be a little more conservative in the way they dress has taught them more about self respect and respect for others.

I'll have to take your word for it.

DeadVim Aug 3rd 2010 9:37 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by eddie007 (Post 8751520)
Not seen any one here wearing one yet....

I'd rather they banned Chelsea shirts meself.... now if ANYTHING is confronting and offensive it'd be some one wearing a chelsea shirt

:rofl:

Man Boobs + Football Shirt One Size Too Small = :eek:

I have a Gillingham shirt by the way ... extra large :D

spartacus Aug 3rd 2010 9:40 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by DeadVim (Post 8751695)
Man Boobs + Football Shirt One Size Too Small = :eek:

I have a Gillingham shirt by the way ... extra large :D

That reminds me . . . I've got a game tonight.

Pollyana Aug 3rd 2010 9:40 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by bcworld (Post 8751471)
I find Tony Abbott confronting...can we ban him too?

Oh please :)

Officer Dibble Aug 3rd 2010 9:41 pm

Re: Should OZ ban the Burka
 

Originally Posted by Kim67 (Post 8751671)
No - as if the plight of a muslim woman isn't difficult enough with the restrictions put on her by her own religion - imagine having to be housebound and not be able to even go out shopping or collect your children from school. Banning fully covered women is not going to stop muslim extremists.

I reckon if your average Muslim husband found himself having to do the weekly shop for bog roll and fish fingers because his wife couldnt leave the house un-burqaed, the rules would be changed.....eventually.


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