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Subject: Re: Burkhas and other face coverings Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:58:02 -0000

Alasdair wrote:
> Should the government ban the use of burkhas and other garments etc
> which cover the face and so avoid recognition? Surely it would make
> sense to outlaw the wearing of any garment or helmet which makes the
> wearer unrecognisable.

Along the same lines it would "make sense" to have everyone's ID barcoded
onto their forehead. Just depends how much freedom & privacy we're
prepared to sacrifice (speaking personally, not another inch).