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Burkas not welcome?

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  • 28-01-2018 3:09am
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    dense
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    I notice that the newly opened Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt appears to be implementing a no burka policy.


    "- Face masks and/or costumes which are designed to conceal the identity of a person are prohibited."

    http://cpe.cool/pages/terms-and-conditions

    No exceptions on any grounds mentioned.

    Seems a risky stance for a registered charity to be taking.

    Maybe I'll rock on down in my burka to check out if they think I'm concealing my identity or not!


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    Atlantic Dawn
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    M


    Sense.


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    Klinkhammer
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    dense wrote: »
    I notice that the newly opened Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt appears to be implementing a no burka policy.

    Why don't you email them for clarification if you're worried about possible discrimination?


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    corner of hells
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    Klinkhammer wrote: »
    Why don't you email them for clarification if you're worried about possible discrimination?

    You're just after ruining a thread with your damn common sense.


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    deco nate
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    Why not rock up in a balaclava an see if you are let in?


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    One eyed Jack
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    dense wrote: »
    I notice that the newly opened Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt appears to be implementing a no burka policy.


    "- Face masks and/or costumes which are designed to conceal the identity of a person are prohibited."

    http://cpe.cool/pages/terms-and-conditions

    No exceptions on any grounds mentioned.

    Seems a risky stance for a registered charity to be taking.

    Maybe I'll rock on down in my burka to check out if they think I'm concealing my identity or not!


    I don't think they'll take too much notice tbh. From the same page -

    The Cool Planet Experience reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to refuse entry on to or remove from its premises or the vicinity any person who:

    I underlined the important part. Now go rock that burka! :p


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    endacl
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    If they don’t want Batman there, could they not just say it out straight?

    ‘Batman will be refused admission. In fact, no Batpeople need apply. Or Spiderman either. Seriously. No superheroes. Except for Swamp Thing. He’s down with the whole environmental catastrophe aversion thing, and doesn’t wear a mask. Although he probably should. Head’s in a jocker altogether’.

    See? Easy.


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    Klinkhammer
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    deco nate wrote: »
    Why not rock up in a balaclava an see if you are let in?

    The Germans that own it laugh in the face of the RA.


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    corner of hells
    Registered Users Posts: 8,363 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    endacl wrote: »
    If they don’t want Batman there, could they not just say it out straight?

    ‘Batman will be refused admission. In fact, no Batpeople need apply. Or Spiderman either. Seriously. No superheroes. Except for Swamp Thing. He’s down with the whole environmental catastrophe aversion thing, and doesn’t wear a mask. Although he probably should. Head’s in a jocker altogether’.

    See? Easy.

    Darth Vader , would he get in if he left the light sabre outside ?


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    deco nate
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    Klinkhammer wrote: »
    The Germans that own it laugh in the face of the RA.

    Balaclavas are not the sole domain of the RA .


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    longshanks
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    So, are we outraged, not outraged? I'm a bit drunk and not sure which bandwagon I should be climbing onto.


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    Klinkhammer
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    deco nate wrote: »
    Balaclavas are not the sole domain of the RA .

    Ah come on, next you'll be telling me your swastika tattoo is because you're a part-time Tibetan monk.


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    corner of hells
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    longshanks wrote: »
    So, are we outraged, not outraged? I'm a bit drunk and not sure which bandwagon I should be climbing onto.

    You can get your pitchfork ready , no flaming torch for you if you've been drinking .


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    deco nate
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    longshanks wrote: »
    So, are we outraged, not outraged? I'm a bit drunk and not sure which bandwagon I should be climbing onto.

    I'm going with B, Bob.
    Not outraged for 10


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    deco nate
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    Klinkhammer wrote: »
    Ah come on, next you'll be telling me your swastika tattoo is because you're a part-time Tibetan monk.

    Excuse me, soon to be full time I'll have you know..


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    Klinkhammer
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    deco nate wrote: »
    Excuse me, soon to be full time I'll have you know..

    Namaste comrade.


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    Junkyard Tom
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    longshanks wrote: »
    So, are we outraged, not outraged? I'm a bit drunk and not sure which bandwagon I should be climbing onto.

    I think I might hold off for a while and wait to be outraged by people who will be outraged by this.


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    gozunda
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    dense wrote: »
    I notice that the newly opened Cool Planet Experience at Powerscourt appears to be implementing a no burka policy.


    "- Face masks and/or costumes which are designed to conceal the identity of a person are prohibited."

    http://cpe.cool/pages/terms-and-conditions

    No exceptions on any grounds mentioned.

    Seems a risky stance for a registered charity to be taking.

    Maybe I'll rock on down in my burka to check out if they think I'm concealing my identity or not!

    I see no reference to any particular religious garb - native or non native tbh.

    Another snowflake seeking to be offended?


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    Richard Hillman
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    ISIS may kidnap and behead the Powerscourt Waterfall


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    NollagShona
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    Shouldn’t this be In a regional forum?


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    kneemos
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    deco nate wrote: »
    Balaclavas are not the sole domain of the RA .


    Worse. Cyclists.


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    Canis Lupus
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    I suppose the Rubberbandits are screwed as well.


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    razorblunt
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    This sounds like the OP fell for one of the Crumlin Sjopping Center’s posts on FB. yes it’s a parody account and a decent one at that,


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    pjohnson
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    corner of hells wrote: »
    You can get your pitchfork ready , no flaming torch for you if you've been drinking .

    Flaming pitchfork surely.


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    Galwayguy35
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    Seems like a sensible policy, if someone wants to get in then show their face.


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    s7ryf3925pivug
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    So the concern is that fundamentalist type muslims will complain about restrictions on the rights of women...


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    Your Face
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    I might show up in blackface. Just so everyone can share in the outrage.


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    The_Valeyard
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    Canis Lupus wrote: »
    I suppose the Rubberbandits are screwed as well.

    Wish those plastic bags would smother them


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    qo2cj1dsne8y4k
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    Meh I wouldn't let people with concealed identities on my propert either. Safety > feelings


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    Gwynplaine
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    Right too


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    Grayson
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    gozunda wrote: »
    I see no reference to any particular religious garb - native or non native tbh.

    Another snowflake seeking to be offended?

    The OP didn't sound offended. I'm not entirely sure what the point of the thread was.


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