Should men and women be allowed to cover their faces in public?
929764
If people want to cover thier faces, they can, if they don't, they don't have to. It's their face!!! If it makes it difficult for the police to identify people and arrest them, then they can nicely ask the men to remove the facial covering for them. But what police officer is gonna know the face of a criminal from memory or picture? In the world where plastic surgery is possible how does the face even give a clue to who a person might be? The real clue is DNA, so go with the fingerprints!!\n      I always thougt that just because a few people from a group did something, it did not mean that the rest did it too. That's called being prejudiced. Being American [and i'm not saying that Americans are the only ones that believe this] I believe that you are innocent until proven guilty.
750882
That is why these woman wear the veil - so men especially will not look at them so in that case its done its job.  I do however like you find it very offensive as this is not part of our culture and many of my ancestors fought and died so I and the majority of people in this country could enjoy our own culture and freedom. Perhaps we should make it law that this cannot be worn and if these people cannot abide by that law they could return to their own culture where it is law.
831649
I don't think that people should have to wear clothing at all.  Should be a matter of choice.  Children who are raised in nudist colonies are much more pyschologically balanced than those who are not.  Some idiot said we should be ashamed of what God gave us and made us cover up.  Keeps a lot of people employed though.
617621
They should be able to watch you in public , but not in private.
207975
the business with the head covering was cultural..in some places prostitutes either shaved their heads or left their heads uncovered. The ideas was to NOT look like the prostitutes in their area....young girls did not cover their heads, but married women did...so if it was an older woman (of marrigae age) and her head was uncovered, then something (bad) was going on with her....so women of marrying age had to do something to keep others from thinking they were prostitutes and shame the community.
633249
STAND UP FOR YOUR PERSONAL SPACE AND PRIVACY
511132
As long as men are allowed to fight for money, women should also be allowed. what should not be allowed however is for men to stand and hoot at the women like they are animals chasing a female in heat.
1026491
Now I'm confused.  anjelkake said to read further, that the hair on a woman's head is sufficient covering.  However, just previously, as stated by the questioner, "If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off;"  So, my little brain cannot handle all of the contradictions!
568486
If we had true equality for gender, then there would be fashion freedom which means no discrimination on how someone dresses. Some people will cross dress for fun, some because they are more comfortable dressing in a fashion that suits their personal feeling. If people were less bigoted , there would be no issue as to how someone presents themselves, provided they are not threating or intimidating
161107
I think it is a good idea to avoid lust and there is nothing primitive about wearing the clothes you want to wear. Some people are ignorant and don't understand or refuse to understand people's beliefs. \n\nAs far as the getting attention thing goes here is my theory:\nDo what you think is right, but don't rub it in people's faces. Doing so makes it seem that you are doing something strictly for attention.
379593
This is just a theory, however, in many places that people cover their hair, it is hot and often there is not much water. If people live in the desert or in the mountains, their hair would probably get gritty and oily with little opportunity to wash it. By covering their hair, they could keep it cleaner. Likewise, with material to cover the face, especially during sand storms. Women, in particular, for over two thousand years have taken care of their hair and face as best they could. In other places, the weather may be cold or windy. In these places, men cover their heads as well. Over time, the practical habit of protecting hair and face took on social or sexual connotations that may have had little to do with the original reasons.
195431
It is condescending yes, and if it was done in another country it would be appalling.However, it is part of their religion and you have to respect that. I do believe though, that it is demeaning to women that they are forced to cover up as they are seen as a temptation to man, if the men are so much more superior to women in these countries, you think that they(the men), would also have the power to control their own sexual urges and lack of ignorance.
975574
It depends on the state. I believe most States will not allow the burqas because it hides the face. That is the idea of the picture drivers license. It is so they can see your face. I was asked to remove my hat the last time I had my picture taken.This lady is probably suing on religious ground but she will lose. The license has to show your full face.
839806
It's ok to wear whatever you want.  Don't worry about what people think.  Be your own person.
533993
In this heat, I would say it is best to walk in streets without a shirt.\n\nWhere we live, people do this all the time. Oh! just thought of something, You are a guy, right? Becoz if you are a girl, then I would stare at you. Lots.
472601
Absolutely.  I agree with the above answer that said that no where are you guaranteed the right to not be offended.  But to take it a step further, why does my doing, or not doing something get taken as an offense.  \nI think there is a serious epidemic outbreak of "Thin Skin," and the only cure is an injection of some good old-fashioned "Get Over It!"
493788
It's better than having the stubble grow back through, also women usually have thinner and more delicate facial skin then men and thus are more likly to cut themselves.\n\nAnother point to remember that shaving one's face is not socially seen as a feminine thing to do - it's like a man with a handbag: practical yet not very acceptable in our society.