Boris puts his foot in it

[Yorkie62]

After all, there are a few societies in the world where women walk about with bare tits. Does that make British women oppressed?

Lets start a campaign to un-oppress Bristish Women.

[BlasterBates]

Nigel Farage pointing out that this is a calculated step on the way to the Tory leadership contest. He just needs a bit more hair spray and then his image should be complete.

[sasguru]

Nigel Farage pointing out that this is a calculated step on the way to the Tory leadership contest. He just needs a bit more hair spray and then his image should be complete.

Johnson's been talking to Bannon (no really he has) and has taken something from the populist/fascist playbook (Rule 1: "demonise the other").
I mean why mention this now?
What's sad is how gullible the people are - they're fooled every time by this sideways feint.

[BlasterBates]

Johnson's been talking to Bannon (no really he has) and has taken something from the populist/fascist playbook (Rule 1: "demonise the other").
I mean why mention this now?
What's sad is how gullible the people are - they're fooled every time by this sideways feint.

Indeed, good point, Boris doesn't really have the brains for his own calculated strategy.

[PurpleGorilla]

I don’t like the burka, I do find it an oppressive symbol which grates culturally against the liberal values of the UK.

However I do not think it should be generally banned (perhaps for teachers, whilst in a bank, etc). Rather it should be personal choice, a freedom to choose.

I do however find Boris’s comments unacceptable. Whilst you may not like the burka, there is no need to use such insulting and decisive language describing it (letter boxes etc). I think he was way out of line there, and he should apologise.

[Zigenare]

I don’t like the burka, I do find it an oppressive symbol which grates culturally against the liberal values of the UK.

However I do not think it should be generally banned (perhaps for teachers, whilst in a bank, etc). Rather it should be personal choice, a freedom to choose.

I do however find Boris’s comments unacceptable. Whilst you may not like the burka, there is no need to use such insulting and decisive language describing it (letter boxes etc). I think he was way out of line there, and he should apologise.

How do you feel about people wearing the Balaclava?

[darmstadt]

How do you feel about people wearing the Balaclava?

Or the Mankini in public?

[Yorkie62]

How do you feel about people wearing the Balaclava?

As a motorcyclist I have to remove my helmet when ever I use a petrol station or even go into some shops. Therefore in the interests of non discrimination against individuals or groups of individuals I would like to propose that similar rules be applied to the wearers of the Burka or any other headwear that obscures the facial features of an individual.

Feeling discriminated and oppressed

A Motorcyclist

[darmstadt]

[PurpleGorilla]

How do you feel about people wearing the Balaclava?

I have no strong views. I think they should be removed in banks and when needing to show your face for ID purposes.