Don't Attack the Veil: Attack the Misogyny That Created It

Spectator, The; London › August 11, 2009

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Here's how far things have moved in such a short space of time. Jack Straw, in an attempt to generate attention (and approval) for his quest to become deputy leader of the Labour party, lets it be known that he doesn't like talking to Muslim women who are fully veiled. Within two days the entire British public -- save for most of our Muslim citizens -- are clamouring for space to agree with him.

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Don't Attack the Veil: Attack the Misogyny That Created It

Here's how far things have moved in such a short space of time. Jack Straw, in an attempt to generate attention (and approval) for his quest to become deputy leader of the Labour party, lets it be known that he doesn't like talking to Muslim women who are fully veiled. Within two days the entire British public -- save for most of our Muslim citizens -- are clamouring for space to agree with him. Notable highb...

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