Jack Straw says some of his constituents visit his office wearing a niqab, a veil for the face that leaves only the area around the eyes clear. He feels uncomfortable talking to someone who he cannot see properly. Do young people appreciate his difficulty? If so, why are telephone helplines so popular? Is David Blunkett MP less helpful to his constituents because, due to his visual impairment, he cannot see anyone?
Wearing the veil is usually a religious or cultural decision. Straw argues that people should also think about the effect on community relations. Do young people agree? Should you stop doing something because it risks annoying other people?
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