Muhammed, 17 Because I come from an Islamic background, I don't see a problem in people wearing veils. In the news you hear people complaining that if women wear veils you won't know who you're talking to, but for year's people have been wearing them and no one has complained before, so I don't see why anyone should complain now.

Gemma, 24 I don't see the problem really. I think it's important to celebrate each others cultural differences and if that's one way of representing it, then that's one way of appreciating it.

Aket, 18 I think there's a good point to be made about communication as I'd like to see someone's face when I talk to them. You can't force someone to take off their veil, if they want to wear it it's their right and they have the freedom to do so. But I do think there's a good point to be made about society and creating barriers.

Isobel, 19 I really don't know. I'm torn on the issue. I think in many ways women are wearing veils because of a male imposed ideal of how women should be. If they are actually actively making the decision for themselves, then I think it's acceptable. If it is just purely because they feel pressured, then I think it's for the wrong reasons. Women should be able to make empowered decisions just as men should.

Erin, 18

In this country I don't think you should be offended if someone asks you to take it off because you have to follow the rules of the country. If you want to wear your veil maybe you should do it in a country where it's not a question.