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I'm not picking a side in this battle because I haven't figured out where I stand yet, other than I don't generally like what they stand for, but....

Posted by Name Withheld by Request (aka BlueKopo) Sep 14 '10, 12:10

...I had an interesting conversation with someone who worked as a processing agent for a government institution who said that personally she felt really uncomfortable dealing with someone whose face you weren't allowed to see. Had nothing to do with Islamic beliefs, but entirely with the socialogical interaction between two individuals.

I found that experience enlightening, because I can totally understand it. Never had personal experience other than to see the occassional woman walking on the street.

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Fight for the right to keep women invisible! -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 14, 12:12 4
- Fight for the right to do what you please! -- nm - Reagen Sep 14, 12:14 3
  - I think that's the issue...I just don't know whether I believe wearing one is a common free choice vs. simply a commonly imposed practice. - Name Withheld by Request Sep 14, 12:27
  - Your rabid misogyny is noted. - Dr.Vermin Sep 14, 12:20 1
    - If I keep this up, soon I'll have you in full support of the nanny state *rubs hands together* - Reagen Sep 14, 12:30
never dealt with a ninja? -- nm - CQ Sep 14, 12:11

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