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Last updated: Thursday 19 Oct 2006
1XTRA NEWS: THE REAL TALK OF THE STREETS
Love or hate the veil?
Muslim women wearing veil
Jack Straw has asked Muslim women not to wear their full veil when they come to his constituency surgery. Is that fair?
The Commons leader revealed that he felt uncomfortable talking to women wearing veils that covered everything except their eyes.

He reckons the veil is a visible sign of "difference and separation" that can hinder community relations.

Critics say people should be allowed to wear whatever they want in Britain. Do you agree?
What do you think of Jack Straw's comments? Do you wear a veil, full or otherwise? Should everybody be free to wear what they want?

Chris
This is a BRITISH SOCIETY, the government needs to wake up and address this problem and put forward the views of most of the british community. i've worked in the middle east and muslim countries abided by their rules out of respect. The muslim community does not have respect of our laws or they wouldnt try to use thier religion to get round them. Unfortunately the Muslim community's laws are derived from there religious beliefs. Our laws are derived from common sense and are ment to benefit society. I find it unbeleivable the way this country has turned out and the way it is going to the point where i'm actually considering leaving. If you want to become part of our society and enjoy the benefits of living here then integrate or leave, asking them to integrate obviously isnt working so the government need to get a backbone and do something. there are obvious reasons why the veil should not be worn.



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