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Burka Avenger
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Burka Avenger
July 26, 2013 at 7:01 pm
Even if the open windows of science at first make us shiver after the cozy indoor warmth of traditional humanizing myths, in the end the fresh air brings vigor, and the great spaces have a splendor of their own - Bertrand Russell
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 26, 2013 at 8:45 pm
That does look cool. I would watch it.
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 27, 2013 at 11:28 am
What a cool idea! lol
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 27, 2013 at 11:33 am
Doesn't anyone else think that her wearing a burka kind of gives lie to her purpose? I find it jarring.
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 27, 2013 at 11:36 am
(July 27, 2013 at 11:33 am)Chas Wrote: Doesn't anyone else think that her wearing a burka kind of gives lie to her purpose? I find it jarring.

What do you mean?
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 27, 2013 at 11:58 am (This post was last modified: July 27, 2013 at 11:58 am by Chas.)
(July 27, 2013 at 11:36 am)Faith No More Wrote:
(July 27, 2013 at 11:33 am)Chas Wrote: Doesn't anyone else think that her wearing a burka kind of gives lie to her purpose? I find it jarring.

What do you mean?

She seems to be fighting for change and for the rights of women. Burkas are pretty much antithetical to that.
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 27, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Right, so the very thing they wish to oppress women with is kicking their ass. To me, that sends the message of "You can't control me."
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RE: Burka Avenger
July 27, 2013 at 12:33 pm
(July 27, 2013 at 12:28 pm)Faith No More Wrote: Right, so the very thing they wish to oppress women with is kicking their ass. To me, that sends the message of "You can't control me."

I suppose so; that may be too subtle. Or maybe I'm not subtle enough. Thinking
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