BoJo at it again

[Mick_J]

This time I agree with him, I refuse to remove my helmet when I buy petrol, I am complying with the law by wearing one, it's not a fashion statement.

[grog]

wont work here mate.

[Tony Nitrous]

I always take mine off.
It's required and it's not really a drama.

If I worked in the servo I wouldn't serve anyone who didn't.

[Kiwifruit]

I agree with Boris.
I think a burqa could hide anything from Yogi Bear to a suicide bomber.
I don't always take my helmet off in a servo. I do take my sunnys off and always make sure my hands are visible.

I would like to know where are all the wealthy muslim countries when the rag heads need a safe haven. Not very PC l know but l believe our cultures clash. Muslims don't even get on with other muslims.
.......Boris, Standard Mail and Fast Post goes in the same slot.

[ARH]

Time to be a bit provocative... Many petrol stations ask that you remove your helmet ...apparently for 'security' reasons....   what happens if you are wearing a niqab underneath (as is the right of a muslim woman).  A philosophical question...as I would believe that none of you would actually wear one... I think 

[Kiwifruit]

Maybe you could say you're wearing this helmet and black balaclava because you burqa is in the wash. 

[VladTepes]

It is silly. I just wish servos had a window to outside so we could pay without ever having to go inside and therefore not have to remove helmet etc.

[ARH]

Re the refusal to serve... Any lawyers in the house?   Interesting topic (at least for me  )....as I understand it that's technically not possible under contract law when it comes to fuel.   Normally, shops (and petrol stations) are 'offering to treat' ...in other words they offer you something for a price but are not contractually obliged at that point to sell it to you - even if you wanted it.  So they can 'refuse to serve'.    Works ok when the goods have been not been 'delivered' to the customer, but.... in the case of fuel you take delivery of the product directly so unless they want to lose the exchange value they have to 'serve' you.   Doesn't apply of course if you want to buy something in the fuel shop tho... there they can say no.

Having said that... I agree with Tony...its no biggie taking of my helmet ...especially if it makes the guy/girl behind the counter feel safer!

[ARH]

It is silly. I just wish servos had a window to outside so we could pay without ever having to go inside and therefore not have to remove helmet etc.

Vlad - there are many servo's in Europe that allow you to either pay at the pump or in the shop... best of both worlds 

[lil4399]

It's their religion, it doesn't hurt anyone, I am more offended by Hawian shirts.

You start telling people what they can't wear, and it's the start of a very slippery slope. Perhaps George Orwell's book 1984 should be mandatory reading in all schools.

[gsxbarmy]

I don't necessarily disagree with BoJo - just how he phrased it, which was offensive however you may choose to look at it - and that's where the media storm has come from - how he said it, not what he said

[seth]

As ever some sense in what he said as there is a problem in certain areas of the UK with fraud as they can't tell who is acctully under the clothing.
But as ever the way he says things is totally wrong yet again.

[lil4399]

I don't necessarily disagree with BoJo - just how he phrased it, which was offensive however you may choose to look at it - and that's where the media storm has come from - how he said it, not what he said

The bit that probably pisses me off the most is the number of people who jump on the headlines agreeing they should be banned. Don't bother reading the full article, just pick out the headline that sits with their prejudice. The article (regardless of brain-dead Bojos language) is actually an article on why the Burka should NOT be banned.

[ARH]

The man may be regarded by many as a buffoon.... but he's a smart buffoon!   While this topic might polarise views it still keeps him in the spotlight  Needed if he is to be seen as a successor for TM.   Heaven forbid in my view ....  I think UK politics already has a poor rep

[gsxbarmy]

The man may be regarded by many as a buffoon.... but he's a smart buffoon!   While this topic might polarise views it still keeps him in the spotlight  Needed if he is to be seen as a successor for TM.   Heaven forbid in my view ....  I think UK politics already has a poor rep

BoJo for PM - OMG I sincerely hope not. Nor Michael Gove. I think then I'd vote for the Raving Looney Party instead