Wearing burka an insult to Irish people

I AGREE completely with Cork Councillor Joe O’Callaghan’s motion to outlaw the wearing of burkas.

Wearing burka an insult to Irish people
Tue, 23 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
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The wearing of this garment by Muslim women is intended as a slap in the face to the Irish people.

It says “we are not the same as you and do not wish to be integrated into your society. We will live by our own laws.”

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