To get more people talking about it, which has worked. We wouldn't be having this discussion otherwise.
It is also a fairly common reference, you only need to google letterbox and burkas to find many an illustration of this, long before Boris made any comments.
It wasn't that long ago that...
Letterboxes no, although we all can see what he means.
Bank robbers yes, because it's relevant. They present a security risk. If you go into a bank or petrol station wearing a motorcycle helmet you are asked to remove it. What is the difference? Perhaps his wording could have been better, but...
Ironically that's what the prediction is for 2047. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/29/muslim-population-uk-could-triple-13m-following-record-influx/
When you think of the political and cultural clashes we currently have now. Can you imagine what the country will be like then? Far...
Perfect example of what I am saying. Which side is she on? It would appear she is homophobic which is no surprise to me at all:
"In 2005 Warsi came under intense controversy after campaigning to ban teachings about homosexuality in schools fearing it might "promote same-sex relationships." She...
Personally I would rather my politicians said what they think rather than just come out with the normal political correct nonsense. That's why Trump is so popular in the US. Says what he thinks, does what he thinks, which is in marked contrast to most politicians. Our political system is crying...
I just think there is a lot of hypocrisy on this board.
I struggle to see how you can quite rightly defend women's rights and homosexuals rights whilst also defending how Muslims treat both groups. It is remarkable. Boris is not suggesting a ban as they have in several countries, he is just...
I agree with Boris. There I have said it. Shoot me down.
I also think 90% of the country does as well. Brighton like London no longer reflects the country's opinion, as Brexit showed.