A Straw Poll - Readers decide about the veil

Pit you wits against the veil...here is a typical response from a member of the public (Foreign & Commonwealth Secretary Rt.Hon. Margaret Beckett ) to the Lancet report that 600,000 plus people have died in Iraq as a direct result of the illegal invasion. Which conveys the most A.Information B. Emotion C.Understanding C. Belief D. Humour E. Hypocrisy F. Whatever

'Every death in Iraq is a tragedy for those affected.

'The Government of Iraq represents all communities and is committed to tackling sectarian violence. We are supporting this effort and will continue to do so.

'The numbers that the Lancet has extrapolated are a substantial leap from other figures.

'What is important is that we bring an end to the violence and death in Iraq.'



'Every death in Iraq is a tragedy for those affected.

'The Government of Iraq represents all communities and is committed to tackling sectarian violence. We are supporting this effort and will continue to do so.

'The numbers that the Lancet has extrapolated are a substantial leap from other figures.

'What is important is that we bring an end to the violence and death in Iraq.'


'Every death in Iraq is a tragedy for those affected.

'The Government of Iraq represents all communities and is committed to tackling sectarian violence. We are supporting this effort and will continue to do so.

'The numbers that the Lancet has extrapolated are a substantial leap from other figures.

'What is important is that we bring an end to the violence and death in Iraq.'

Did the one wearing the veil convince you as easily as the others ? Please pass on your answers in a handy cut out Radio phone in program near you. Note that only cool calm white Anglo Saxons who speak clear english and badly spoken ranting exciteable Asians will be allowed to enter.