Author: Pietro SommavillaPietro Sommavilla
Date: Oct 26, 2006 07:30
from: THE TIMES friday october 20 2006
We aren't aliens
"Its clear that discrimination against me has taken place and I am
disappointed that the Employment Tribunal has not been able to uphold
that part of my claim."
"Muslim women who wear the veil are not aliens, and politicians need to
recognise that
what they say can have a very dangerous impact on the lives of the
minorities they treat as outcasts."
"Integration requires people like me to be in the workplace so that
people can see that we are not to be feared or mistrusted."
"Sadly the intervention of ministers in my case makes me fearful of the
conseguences for Muslim women in this country who want to work."
"I will continue to uphold my religious beliefs and urge Muslims to
engage in dialogue with
the wider community, despite the attacks that are being made upon
them."
"I would just like people to understand that the veil doesn't cause a
barrier.
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