Talking Fashion
October 29, 2006 12:12 by BackSpin EditorA BBC exec told the Sunday Telegraph that the news service wouldn’t rule out the possibility of a Muslim news presenter wearing a veil:
Asked specifically about the issue of a Muslim newsreader wearing a veil, he said: “The key is, if it does not hamper our primary obligation to deliver the news and information to our viewers and listeners then we would be respectful of that.
The appropriateness of what reporters wear while working isn’t always clear cut. Current and previous kerfuffles involve journalists wearing a Jewish kippa, a Christian cross, a scarf, a US flag pin, sunglasses, a Chicago Bears shirt, even pajamas. Where to draw the line? Post your comments.
Drmiltown
4:37 pm
Oct 29, 2006
The BBC should transfer it’s Stock and assets to al Jazeera and be done with all this indecision. Britain will be a Shariac member of the Umma within twenty-five years any way. Why drag things out?
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Stan
2:10 am
Oct 30, 2006
Actually, I don’t mind A veiled reporter. It might put what the BBC is saying in its proper context.
Stan
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Martin
4:12 pm
Nov 05, 2006
If I will see a Muslim newsreader on TV, I will shut down my TV set an take my good old newspaper or here the news-blog.
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