Zone1 Should the Burka be banned?

[Unkotare]

I think just because you can do something doesn't mean you should, and it shouldn't be mandatory.

"Mandatory" isn't the topic of the thread. Quite the contrary.

 

[Zebra]

I voted yes

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a reminder how a Burka looks like

 

[Zebra]

I voted yes

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Yes, this should be banned

 

[Zebra]

Denmark is now banning the Burka
and Italy thinks of it

 

[Mortimer]

No but forcing women to wear it should be banned
But if they want to wear it it should not be banned
Actually its the other way around its inhumane to force women to show their naked skin or hair if they do not want to

 

[there4eyeM]

What is surprising is that women in liberated societies make so little noise about how such clothing only serves to continue the subjugation of their sisters around the world. Individual freedom of expressing is "sacred", and people should be able to wear what they like within bounds of social exchange (faces covered, outrageous mottos, etc.). Still, seeing women displaying their subjugation is sad.

 

[BothWings]

If a woman wants to wear a burka as an expression of faith then she should wear one, wherever she may be. It shouldn't be forced, however....nor should it be banned.

 

[there4eyeM]

If a woman wants to wear a burka as an expression of faith then she should wear one, wherever she may be. It shouldn't be forced, however....nor should it be banned.

It should be lamented by a free society, though, and vocally.

 

[Mortimer]

If a woman wants to wear a burka as an expression of faith then she should wear one, wherever she may be. It shouldn't be forced, however....nor should it be banned.

This

I think the problem here is for some they see this as un-european but what if its a white british woman convert who really wants to wear it?

Im for freedom

 

[Mortimer]

I believe in maximum freedom and think if you want to wear it you should be able though

But im against that women are forced to wear it

 

[Zebra]

If a woman wants to wear a burka as an expression of faith then she should wear one, wherever she may be. It shouldn't be forced, however....nor should it be banned.

The burka is not an expression of faith, but of oppression

 

[BothWings]

The burka is not an expression of faith, but of oppression

That is not true in in every Islamic community. Just as in Christian countries there are some folks who interpret scripture to the extreme or use it to make convenient excuses for oppression or self-serving behavior.

It so happens that the first girl to ever openly sexually proposition me was a Muslim. I was 16 and she was 17. She wore full traditional religious garb except for her face, and even with the heavy adornment I could see she was very attractive. She was a very honest, open and sweet girl, and quite intelligent too. She had no fear or shame in revealing she was attracted to me. I must admit I was a little shocked really, and I did in fact "chicken out". So nothing physical ever happened between us. Looking back I kind of wish it had. It could have been amazing!

The Burka is intended an instrument of repressing temptation between the sexes and assuring fidelity. I work with a number of Muslims. Both sexes refrain from being alone with members of the opposite sex. I know one, a married woman, who will speak openly with me in a public setting about her family and travels, but if we meet in a more secluded place by accident she will barely talk to me at all. Her attire covers her whole body except her face. And honestly, I can see she is very attractive even with her "suit" on. I'm sure if she didn't wear it I wouldn't be able to hide my admiration. Islam essentially forbids both sexes from being flirty, especially when married, and discourages eye contact even.

The Muslims I work with are some of our best workers and also among the most urbane and well-mannered people in the facility. They do not fool around and there is no "water cooler" flirting or gossip with them. Personally I prefer it that way myself.

It might be worth noting however, that most of the Muslims I have been personally acquainted with have been Sunnis, not Shi'ites. And if the latter had been the case I would not speaking so much in their defense,as the Shi'ites tend to be the ones who interpret the scriptures to the extreme, and whose Imams exploit scripture selfishly and for power. The same goes for some Christian leaders as well, especially in evangelical circles.

 

[BothWings]

 

[there4eyeM]

The burka is not an expression of faith, but of oppression

It can be both. It is the repression that should be protested against.

 

[Zebra]

ask the women in Afghanistan how the think of the Burka

 

[Unkotare]

ask the women in Afghanistan how the think of the Burka

I have. They say it is a symbol of their culture that they embrace.

 

[Zebra]

If a woman wants to wear a burka as an expression of faith then she should wear one, wherever she may be. It shouldn't be forced, however....nor should it be banned.

you know how things are in Afghanistan..?

 

[BothWings]

you know how things are in Afghanistan..?

Yes, but the thread was not about Afghanistan. The Taliban are in charge there. They and certain other radical Islamic groups enforce it, but many Islamic orders and sects do not.