Austria to ban full-face veil in public places

[northernladyuk]

It is a decision for law makers to decide, we are not free to do whatever we feel like doing.

That is not an argument for banning any form of clothing.

[woohoo]

That practice is already outlawed but, I suspect, it is rarely enforced.

Yes and I understand why. I would hate to be the man walking into the trafford center and arresting a women who through years of brainwashing and control is forced to wear full dress. And when asked would say it's her choice, if she can speak English. Probably can't because that's another way to control.

However, it should be enforced and we should look at ways of enforcing this not just through arrests but pressure on communities.

I do think if there was more integration then perhaps this would change things.

[LondonManc]

Yes and I understand why. I would hate to be the man walking into the trafford center and arresting a women who through years of brainwashing and control is forced to wear full dress. And when asked would say it's her choice, if she can speak English. Probably can't because that's another way to control.

However, it should be enforced and we should look at ways of enforcing this not just through arrests but pressure on communities.

I do think if there was more integration then perhaps this would change things.

But we're already multicultural, the government said so....

[The_Equalizer]

I do think if there was more integration then perhaps this would change things.

However, it never works when it's deep-rooted matter like religion. Look at Northern Ireland. They might not be trying to kill each other on a daily basis, but integrate - never.

[woohoo]

However, it never works when it's deep-rooted matter like religion. Look at Northern Ireland. They might not be trying to kill each other on a daily basis, but integrate - never.

Yep!

[PurpleGorilla]

So people who choose to dress in a way that is in opposition to mainstream cultural sensitivities should have their right to do so protected by law?

You've hit the nail on the head.

As westerners we should show respect and dress modestly when visiting temples and such like when we are in the east.

Similarly easterners show show respect and dress non extremist when out in western public places (not covering the face).

If people cannot abide by this, then there needs to be a law which can be enforced if needed.

[LondonManc]

You've hit the nail on the head.

As westerners we should show respect and dress modestly when visiting temples and such like when we are in the east.

Similarly easterners show show respect and dress non extremist when out in western public places (not covering the face).

If people cannot abide by this, then there needs to be a law which can be enforced if needed.

Think you'll find it's "have to", not should.

[PurpleGorilla]

But we're already multicultural, the government said so....

Multicultural yes, integrated, partially.

[LondonManc]

Multicultural yes, integrated, partially.

Spot on. So what, if anything, should be done about integration?

[BrilloPad]

That is not an argument for banning any form of clothing.

Apart from your husband wearing a mankini to Tescos on a Saturday morning.