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Two-tier face covering bans?

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ITMA2000 · 08/09/2026 14:40

So, some cities are going to introduce bans against face coverings- but it only applies to some people? Am I alone in thinking this is two-tier justice?

Nottingham announces balaclava ban as wearers face mega £1,000 fine for face coverings

MSN

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/nottingham-announces-balaclava-ban-as-wearers-face-mega-1-000-fine-for-face-coverings/ar-AA2bMNLq?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=EDGEESS&cvid=6aa00e8e2b3841ca821f4e41e5086393&ei=33

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NotAnotherScarf · 08/09/2026 20:23

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 15:33

I wish they'd ban balaclavas where I am. Might make the little idiots on e-bikes and scooters behave better.

Whi h is why we need to ban all face coverings in every public situation. Thugs yes. People attacking protests yes. Women brainwashed into thinking that they will be at risk should a man see her face yes. Criminals riding illegal vehicles yes.

Openmouthinsertfood · 08/09/2026 21:00

AutumnRussett · 08/09/2026 15:51

It isn’t a choice . They have pressure out upon them by men to wear one . It’s to stop other men having lustful thoughts about them . It’s about control .

Did you know it's because it's belived there are 10 parts to sexuality and men have one, women have 9. So the poor mens can't help themselves when it comes to lustiing over women. That's why the women cover up. Because the men can't control themselves.

EDIT: Sorry, should have made it clearer I was agreeing with you about control!

MumofCandR · 08/09/2026 21:05

YABVU

ITMA2000 · 08/09/2026 21:24

NotAnotherScarf · 08/09/2026 20:23

Whi h is why we need to ban all face coverings in every public situation. Thugs yes. People attacking protests yes. Women brainwashed into thinking that they will be at risk should a man see her face yes. Criminals riding illegal vehicles yes.

I agree, no need for face coverings unless for safety or health- welders, bike riders, surgical masks, etc. are sensible.
But no one needs to hide their face doing everyday activities.

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ITMA2000 · 08/09/2026 22:59

Openmouthinsertfood · 08/09/2026 21:00

Did you know it's because it's belived there are 10 parts to sexuality and men have one, women have 9. So the poor mens can't help themselves when it comes to lustiing over women. That's why the women cover up. Because the men can't control themselves.

EDIT: Sorry, should have made it clearer I was agreeing with you about control!

Edited

That is true: The idea that sexual desire is split into ten parts—with nine parts given to women and one to men—comes from a traditional saying attributed to Ali ibn Abu Talib, an early and foundational figure in Islamic history.
Though while it isn't true men can't help themselves (they can assert self-control), women should try to redress the balance by trying to appear unattractive and avoid going out in public without a male relative.

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MsGreying · 08/09/2026 23:25

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 15:33

I wish they'd ban balaclavas where I am. Might make the little idiots on e-bikes and scooters behave better.

They'd have to catch them first
I think we should be allowed to paint ball them at certain locations.

aberamagold · 09/09/2026 15:23

LungSafe · 08/09/2026 17:27

But if a Jewish person comes to work in a hospital and then has to remove their kippah, they are having to hide their identity. It was terrible around here when Jewish kids had to remove their star of David because of fear of attacks. We need to have zero tolerance of prejudice.

They are not 'hiding their identity'. They are taking up their role as a health care professional, which they have to prioritise over any personal beliefs they hold.

I think its reasonable to expect employees of the state to be required to appear completely impartial. Especially in a multicultural society where there is increasing conflict between members of different religious and political groups.

montysmaw · 09/09/2026 15:39

I mean you can hardly move where I live for hijab wearing women rioting............

Oh wait, my mistake.
What meant to write was, my local city centre has been brought to a stand still this week by white men in balaclavas.

RuralLiving123 · 09/09/2026 15:49

Missedquirks · 08/09/2026 15:15

Accept with regard to venue seating tickets

Or cake stands

NoNameNoOne · 10/09/2026 20:56

AuntieBiotics · 08/09/2026 15:43

I don't see any legitimate reason for buying / owning a black balaclava.

My husband wears one under his motorbike helmet. He is white and bald. He didn't go on the march, but apparently owning one is enough to class you as a thick thug on Mumsnet.

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