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if there is a security issue, provided we are consistent, like in a bank where wearing motor cycle helmets is prohibited (and masks against swine flu and nuns in full habit) then the perso can bank elsewhere if they do not wish to comp[ly, but I don't believe we would be consistent and the crash helmets in banks is more about the wearer not being able to be hit by anyone if they decide to rob the bank.

But where do religion and culture end and begin. It may not be abdsoltely demanded that burkas are worn for religious purposes, but culturally. Does that really matter, do we really want not to allow people to bring any of their culture/religion with them? I have enjoyed being part of a multicultural society, enjoyed the richness that the food, dress, manners and much more have given to me. The way that I live has been drastically changed by the influence of other cultures brought by immigrants, I trust that they have learnt and benefited by being part of my culture too and hope that life is richer for both 'immigrants, and 'locals'.