Wow. Ban must have taken effect in mid-post. Cool.

(apparently not. Buddug must have had to take a hit of oxygen, like Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet. Or was that Nitrous. Whatever.)

Kunta Kinte was. I remember that from the book.

I think we should let the Dutch run their country, their own way. The muslim countries do what they want. Why are we concerned about the civil rights of people who would not grant us our civil rights in their country.

I think this is the key. I strongly disagree with this point. The value of immigration is clear in most western cultures which have been enriched by the absorption of new cultures.

I can't imagine how boring life would be if we all just had one generic culture.

Just think for a minute about how many different cultures have influnced your life because you have access to them in your every day life.

I'm sure you're probably thinking about different foods, styles of dress, music and a vast number of other cultural markers which define other ways of life.

Now consider the idea that if you accept the things you like about new/different cultures, then try and entertain the idea of accepting those things you don't understand.

Life is not without risk, but just because something is a risk, doesn't mean the worst is likely to happen, then again, maybe it might.

Dutch Ban Burkas - nice band name btw

I embrace all cultures with open arms...especially those with good food.

However, I would prefer not to be killed for wearing shorts.

I'd be dead now if that were the case. Plus, I don't think my choice in shirts would be viewed very favourably either.

I'm glad I live in Australia!

Food and music I'll give you. I can't think of an example of my wearing another culture's clothing. Which is interesting, given that the ban is on a certain type of clothing...

So you've never worn a sarong?

What about adopting phrases in another language?

Have I never worn a sarong?

I have actually worn the entire regalia of the Bay City Rollers; Bob Segar (mustache was difficult) ZZTOPP (see aforementioned mustache difficulty plus beard) Stevie Nicks with the Mac (loads of chiffon), (including top hat and cocaine fetish; and, believe it or not, MORE chiffon) Captain and Tennille and...HR PuffenStuff--costume was hellish.

I was lucky to get out of there with my life.

It would seem so. lol

I think we have different takes on the word integrating. I don't mean that they should give up who they are or what they believe. Rather they shouldn't close off from others. Integration in my view is not the melting pot. Integration is being able to able to interract with your fellow citizens. I fully believe burkas are a hindrance to this.

Because you're projecting your understanding of culture onto someone else's.