Spot the Double Standard

Whilst many prominent voices have come out in support of Jack Straw’s remarks on wearing veils and in agreement with a school's decision to prevent a teacher from teaching if she will not remove hers, there has been an equal outcry AGAINST British Airway’s decision to prevent an employee displaying a crucifix.

Naturally this is just because we are a nation of broad-minded devout Christians who love our Church. As Ann Widdecombe says, it is the Christians who are obviously being persecuted. Veils are therefore fair game for sarcasm and vitriole, as anyone will know who saw this Friday's Mock the Week. In time, I believe the great British public will come to accept that there is nothing wrong with making fun of Jewish hats and Sikh turbans and requiring that they be removed, especially in cinemas and theatres where they are just plain antisocial. The day we are unable to laugh at minorities is the day we lose our identity as Brits.

Still, it cannot be denied that the situation of one standard for one religious emblem and another for another, is not simple. As a police officer, I am something of an expert in double standards and I think the police should be the agency to solve this crisis. The solution will probably involve a checklist and some kind of mass sending of emails.

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