Ban The Burka Day

[Tank]

AN anti-burqa protest will go ahead today despite fears it could provoke Cronulla riot-style hysteria.
The "Ban the Burqa Day", instigated on Facebook by three Geelong men, encourages participants to wear balaclavas and masks during their everyday activities.

About 19,000 people have pledged to take part.

Organiser Brad Hutchinson said he had been inundated with messages of support, but also condemnation since the protest was reported in the Herald Sun last Thursday.

The 23-year-old hospitality worker will cover his face today despite working in customer service and being "very" claustrophobic.

He rejected claims the event was racist.

"We just want a blanket ban or a blanket lifting of face coverings, period," he said.

Islamic leaders fear the event will promote bigotry and police have warned protesters not to breach anti-discrimination laws.

Read more: Fears 'Ban the Burqa Day' will provoke hysteria | News.com.au

 

[High_Gravity]

I'm down with anything promoting women to wear less clothes, I'm in.

 

[daveman]

I'm down with anything promoting women to wear less clothes, I'm in.

 

[Sky Dancer]

This makes about as much sense as "Ban the Yamulka" or "Ban the Turban" day.

 

[Steelplate]

Why should we be "Banning" anything? I am about Choice.... God is about Choice... that's why he gave us free will. I don't give a crap if Muslim women want to wear a burqua... I don't care if they want to wear a live Cobra on top of their heads....as long as it's their choice.

I don't think Muslim Men ought to be making rules for Muslim women. Women are every bit as capable of making their own decisions as a man.

 

[Tank]

This makes about as much sense as "Ban the Yamulka" or "Ban the Turban" day.

No one is forcing a man to wear a Turban or a Yamulka.

 

[Sky Dancer]

This makes about as much sense as "Ban the Yamulka" or "Ban the Turban" day.

No one is forcing a man to wear a Turban or a Yamulka.

You presume all women who wear the burqa on being forced to do so. Some women choose to wear the burqa because they find it empowering and dignified.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/rel...-Spelman-wearing-burka-can-be-empowering.html

 

[Avatar4321]

I believe in freedom of choice. And so I will choose not to wear a burka today (No real lose to me, i mean there arent many men who do anyway). and I will let anyone else do as they choose.

Im against forcing people to do anything. So I hope you arent suggesting that

 

[Sky Dancer]

This is like asking if nun's habits should be banned.

 

[Grace]

I don't think banning a burqa is feasible. If women want to cover themselves, fine. But it should be THEIR choice. However, there should be stipulations. No covering of facial features in government places, getting licenses, DRIVING a car, wearing one at work, etc. Wanna go to the market and cover yourself? Knock yourself out. But if an official or your employer says no face covering....then that should be the law.

 

[Tank]

I don't think the Burka was a womans invention.

 

[Steelplate]

I don't think the Burka was a womans invention.

Neither was a bra. what does that have to do with freedom of choice?

 

[Tank]

I don't think the Burka was a womans invention.

Neither was a bra. what does that have to do with freedom of choice?

What would the Muslim men do if women started burning there Burkas?

 

[High_Gravity]

I don't think the Burka was a womans invention.

Neither was a bra. what does that have to do with freedom of choice?

What would the Muslim men do if women started burning there Burkas?

Depends what country, in Saudi Arabia they'd beat that ass.

 

[Dr.Drock]

Everyday I participate in a personal ban of all religious clothing apparel and ornaments. Why limit it to one day?

 

[Moonglow]

This makes about as much sense as "Ban the Yamulka" or "Ban the Turban" day.

No one is forcing a man to wear a Turban or a Yamulka.

then let us have a "ban on all clothes day".

 

[High_Gravity]

This makes about as much sense as "Ban the Yamulka" or "Ban the Turban" day.

No one is forcing a man to wear a Turban or a Yamulka.

then let us have a "ban on all clothes day".

 

[High_Gravity]

This is like asking if nun's habits should be banned.

No, its not. The Burka is an Arab cultural thing dictated by men, no where in the Quran does it say a woman must wear a burka.

 

[chanel]

 

[Sky Dancer]

This is like asking if nun's habits should be banned.

No, its not. The Burka is an Arab cultural thing dictated by men, no where in the Quran does it say a woman must wear a burka.

It's the same thing. No where in Catholicism does it say a woman must wear a nun's habit.