No it isn't. It is perhaps alien if you're not used to it but hair coverings are perfectly natural. Facial covering and dehumanising people, especially in such a misogynistic way is not natural.
Business leaders don't generally getinvolved in political controversies and quite frankly I have more respect for businessmen than politicians . I would expect it from comedians on the other hand.Yes, RandBlade - I do understand the difference, and as I've said - I rather people didn't wear burqas.
What I'm trying to understand from you is why you think it's perfectly acceptable for a leader of our nation to attempt to lead an argument in this way. You wouldn't expect a business leader act in this way, so why a politician?
My general assumption is that it always is acceptable to make fun of people unless there is a compelling reason not to otherwise. Humour is a good vent on pent up feelings. I'm happy to call people "gun nuts", "Bible bashers" or plenty of other things. Even the name Tory which I identify with is of derogatory origin meaning a bandit or thief. One of my favourite comedians is Russell Howard who has a habit of mocking people.You've said it's not acceptable for certain things - so please explain to me what the criteria are that make it acceptable for our MPs to name call, point and laugh at citizens of our country.
Please, I'm all ears.
I think certain words especially if there is a history of negative abuse with it - especially with something outside of their control. EG abusive words like the n-word are not acceptable. Looking like a post box is neither outside of someone's control nor a term with negative historical abuse behind it.