You know what? I am uncomfortable speaking to people wearing clothes. I would prefer women to stand before me naked. After all, it is purely a cultural thing to wear clothes. Yep, I think that your logic is sterling.

This is not just about a custom. This violates a very important tenet of these women's faith. You are asking them to violate a deeply held belief. You don't have to believe, but a little respect for their beliefs is in order.

Giok, the bomb thing is reaching a bit, buddy. I would say Straw would be well within his rights, if he felt threatened, to ask that they be searched. But, like this silly stance, he will have to be prepared for the consequences.

I am not any kind of religious fundamentalist, but this seems to be stretching it to me. No damn wonder there is so much strife, when people are so intolerant of one anothers beliefs.

Am I missing something here?
Mick