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29 August 2007

Turbulence

Irish Police Commissioner Noel Conroy has agreed to meet Sikh community leaders to discuss the ban on turbans imposed on officers.

A spokesman for the force told the BBC that they were currently "examining" their policy on all religious symbols, including crucifixes and pioneer pins.
I know that Sikh police officers in Toronto are allowed to wear turbans.

My question is, "Is there ever a point at which we should draw a line?"

For instance, should we allow female Muslim cops to wear the burqa?

I'm sure aspiring Palestinian police officers would love to wear their colourful native garb as well.

If you allow turbans, how do you say no?

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