Sir Mota Singh QC, a former high court judge has started a furious debate this morning regarding his comments on the banning of "Kirpan's" and other religious Muslim artefacts. For those who don't know a Kirpan happens to be a ceremonial sword or dagger that must be worn by all baptised sikhs.
"Not allowing someone who is baptised to wear a Kirpan is not right," Sir Mota told BBC Asian Network. Mota is deeply religious but surely common sense must prevail here, we cannot have people being allowed to walk around carrying knifes, London has a problem with knives already. This is in no way to suggest that Muslims carrying these religious artefact's would intend to use them in an unsavory way however, it is clear to everyone that arming young teenagers with knives is hardly a sensible idea.
Sir Mota said "It's a little more than ceremonial. It's a requirement of the religion." when asked about the possibility of substituting a smaller knife in place of the traditional Kirpan. The judge however conceded that it may have to be an option for debate between school and Sikh authorities.
Personally, i think its a very sensitive issue here, but with all due to respect to the Muslims and their religion, this our country, England, and whilst we respect and welcome their religions and cultural diversity, they must respect and obey our laws if they wish to live here and thus carrying knives no matter how important to their religion cannot and should not be allowed.
