Banning the Burka ruled as "Un-British"

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Immigration Minister, Damian Green, has ruled out a ban on full face Burka's in Britain, saying it would be "Un-British"

Despite Mr. Green's opinion, a poll revealed that two-thirds of the voters favoured a ban on full-face veils.

Whilst many people quite rightly say that a person should be allowed to wear whatever they like, the reality is not so simple.

One of the main worries for allowing full-face Burkas, especially in current times, is the risk to security. Should a person be allowed to enter a bank, or other establishments that carry large amounts of cash (including premises connected with national security), and be permitted to conceal their identity?

If we allow full-face Burkas, can we legally stop others from wearing things like Balaclava's, Zorro masks or even stockings over their heads? Surely, to make exceptions for one group is discriminating against the remainder. Does this not defeat the whole purpose of equality?

What would stop an armed robber entering a bank, regardless of their sex or religion, if they were wearing a Burka? Should we be creating a rule that makes it easier for someone to carry out a crime? Let's not forget, almost anyone could be wearing this clothing, not just Muslim women.

As for a ban on Burka's being "Un-British", what exactly does that mean? Is Mr. Green confusing commonsense with Britain's more recent habit of pandering to the every whim of ethnic minorities?

We should remember that many Islamic countries impose very strict restrictions on foreigners entering their country, but these laws should be respected. Is it so wrong for Britain to insist that those who enter our country apply the same respect?

Thankfully, many of those living in the UK (with origins in other countries), have blended well into the British way of life, but sadly there are many who make no effort to do so. Not only do they insist on wearing clothing that supports their cultures, but in many cases expect Britain to finance this desire to cling onto their past.

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Local government provides translators for immigrants who speak no English, so that they can more easily claim benefit. What other country would offer such a service? Should we not make it a condition that claimants at least learn the language of their adopted country?

As I understand it, immigrants come to the UK to make it their new permanent home, not to change it into a new version of their old one, which obviously wasn't good enough to tempt them into staying (or did not allow them the same freedom Britain offers).

Britain really must stop this "politically correct" obsession of catering for the every need of immigrants (often at the expense of the majority) and encourage them to change more into the British way of life. Most of the people with origins outside of the UK have managed to do this (whilst not forgetting their roots). If they can do it, so can everyone else.