I suspect that writers here would like to see rational thought and commonsense by the Islamic leaders brought to the subject of wearing the Burqa.

I also suspect that writers here would expect this stance whether the Burqa (or same garment) was a artifact of Christian, Jewish, Sikh or any other religious groups. Writers would make identical observations about it. Muslims should not see criticism as anti-Islamic; but criticism of the garment being worn in 21st century Australia.

As for the woman who felt closer to G-d wearing the Burqa, I think she needs spiritual advice for a religious leader.

Sorry, Boaz. But you cannot rewrite history. Especially when the evidence remains on the interwebs forever.

>>Stone the crows and the ducks Pericles..you were corrected on that issue errr light years ago.... during the 'Kirpan' debate or thereabouts... over and over.<<

If you care to go back and check, you'll find that your argument simply disintegrated under the weight of its own self-indulgent portentousness.

http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=1343

You were asked then the exact same question as CJ now asks, by FrankGol, as it happens

http://forum.onlineopinion.com.au/thread.asp?discussion=1343#24306

>>Can you tell us how many Australian Sikhs have used a kirpan as an assault weapon:
(a) in Australian schools?
(b) on the streets in Australia?
(c) in any other public place in Australia?
(d) anywhere in the world?
Can you point to any evidence, anytime, anywhere where Sikhs have used the kirpan for non-defensive purposes?<<

You chose not to respond at the time. I doubt whether you will be able to do so this time either.

Talk about failing to comprehend "the issues which are paraded in front of your seeing but unperceiving eyes on a regular basis."

Or even remembering them.