I don't worry about it, like I don't worry about the Sun expanding in 8 billion years. But I do believe that walking blindly into disaster is worth discussing and maybe addressing. None of this will affect me personally but I hope that those that come after can live in a country that still retains the qualities that I have enjoyed.

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It's called indoctrination and male domination.

Think about what it means in the context of Western society and how much women have had to strive to gain equality.
And we sit around comparing it to eating fish and chips in Spain.
Give me strength.

Edited by Hrolf The Ganger (24 Apr 2017 11.05am)

Thanks, that's interesting, particularly this bit.

"Some women wear it because they strongly believe it is their religious obligation," she said.

Dr Ismail does concede that some women may be pressured into covering themselves. "There is a possibility that some husbands would tell their wives 'please wear the niqab, I don't want any other men to see you' which is possessive," she said.

"When it comes to that, the problem is not the niqab, it is being married to someone who is possessive and oppressive."

However, I still find it quite hard to believe.

It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.

I agree - like visa free travel and the ability to live and work across the EU. Oh wait...

Don't be so ridiculous.
Think I will put one on a 'Guy' on Bonfire night.