Garda turban ban
This whole thing is a load of shit.
Sikh bloke wants to join the Gardai, wants to wear turban. Hilariously appointed Minister for Integration Conor “kebab” Lehinhan says he can’t. Some people now say it’s racist.
Is everything racist these days? Personally I couldn’t give a shit if he wears a turban, a ten-gallon hat or a Carmen Miranda special on his head but if the rules of the Gardai say no turbans then isn’t that the end of it?
If you want to join the Gardai then you have to accept the rules, right? If you go work in McDonalds you have to wear that uniform. If you work as a nurse you have to wear that uniform.
Isn’t the whole point of a uniform to be the fucking same as everyone else?
August 21st, 2007 at 4:24 pm
I thought the whole point of a uniform was to strip you of any shred of dignity and make you look like a dick… (Think McDonalds) I think a turban does that too… (Does that make me racist?)
I’d love to see a garda in a turban. It’d be fucking hilarous. Five minutes dealing with criminal scum calling him ‘Nappy head’ and other turban related witticisms and he’d settle for the regular regulation headgear anyway….
August 21st, 2007 at 4:26 pm
A turban made of kevlar would probably be both safer and a bit more stylish than the current “wooden top” headgear – they’d all be wearing turbans if they got the chance :)
August 21st, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Jesus, the Green Party I should have guessed.
August 21st, 2007 at 4:42 pm
Yeah, but the difference here is that a Turban is the very central to their faith, and you gotta understand that. McDonalds is different as shiny tracksuits (as far as I can tell) have no religious meaning, so making them change into a uniform doesn’t become a moral issue.
August 21st, 2007 at 4:51 pm
Like I said, I don’t care and if the bloke could stand the slagging he’d get then fair play to him.
But, if the rules say everyone has to be dressed the same then surely that’s the end of it. Unless they make every Garda wear a turban, which would be awesome.
August 21st, 2007 at 4:57 pm
The rules in my house are that women wear bunny ears and basques, for reasons of deeply held faith, and I find it very hurtful and offensive when questioned on it, so don’t even start.
August 21st, 2007 at 5:05 pm
seems that as well as the hair being uncut, the other four items of faith they have to wear all the time are a wooden comb, special undergarments (called kaccha, which is maybe where cacks comes from), an iron bracelet and a sword. whatever about the turban, i’d draw the line at cops with swords. the iron bracelet could be handy, as you could weld half a set of handcuffs to it for instant always ready cuffs.
from the article – “Unless the rule is changed Sikhs in Ireland will have no confidence in the gardaí”. at least they won’t feel left out there, cos nobody else has any confidence in them either.
if he did join, would he be a member of the garda sikhana?
August 21st, 2007 at 5:06 pm
hahaha to 6 and 7
August 21st, 2007 at 5:08 pm
“Unless they make every Garda wear a turban, which would be awesome”
Heh tee he he and make them say ‘Thank you come again’ when they release prisoners
August 21st, 2007 at 5:23 pm
the turban could have a great many uses as a crime fighting weapon though
- tie a loop in one end and make a lasso for capturing and interrogating miscreants (mmm, wonder woman)
- same as above but used as a noose for dealing instant justice a la judge dredd, or judy
- tie it to the top of a building and abseil down making huthuthut noises
- a few spuds either end and you have a bola, or a handy shopping bag
- some knots in the end and you have a handy whip for when judicious use of force is needed in delicate situations
the possibilities are endless
August 21st, 2007 at 5:40 pm
They can remove the turban to swim, without penalty so why not for work?…meh!… let him wear his turban.Just let his first posting after Templemore be as a community policeman in East Wall…
August 21st, 2007 at 5:55 pm
U-n-i-f-o-r-m… as you say, it means what it says. If there is any deviation from it then the Members will no longer have one. What next… “I’m a member of Opus and have to wear this chain thingy.” “I’m a Free Presbyterian and demand to wear a kilt.” “I’m from Kilgarvan and have to wear a JackieHealyRae cap.”
August 21st, 2007 at 6:11 pm
http://www.ratemyturban.com/?q=user/sikhlionz
:)
August 21st, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Indeed Porridge.
August 21st, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Uniform – all the same ? Does this mean lady G-S don’t wear bras ? That’s racy!
August 21st, 2007 at 6:53 pm
if he gets the job we can call him THE Turbanator, sorry the old ones are the best ,i cant take Mr plod serous at the best of times let alone one in fancy fucking dress give him two weeks dealing with most of us he will fuck off on his magic Capet
August 21st, 2007 at 6:54 pm
If he wanted to be a motor cycle cop or a member of the riot squad then he wouldn’t get to wear any protective headgear due to his religion.
Cop yourselves on, you fucking pricks(stupid sikhs and the green party). It isn’t practical to wear turbans all the time, like when working as a cop
August 21st, 2007 at 6:57 pm
i know carpet
August 21st, 2007 at 7:10 pm
The whole point of integration is that people except the rules of our country ie Garda wear blue and caps if you dont want to wear a cap then fuck off and get another job . We dont need Sikh s in the Garda to prove we accept them but why do they want to change our cultuure ??
As someone esle said just because its culturally acceptable to stone women in Iran or chop off heads in Saudi should we allow that in Ireland or is banning that being racist too.
August 21st, 2007 at 7:42 pm
I tried joining the Sikh’s, but they insisted I had to take off my Garda hat.
August 21st, 2007 at 7:59 pm
‘……just because its culturally acceptable to stone women in Iran or chop off heads in Saudi should we allow that in Ireland or is banning that being racist too.’
Great point Macdara.
I’m sick to death of people been called racist for stating facts
August 21st, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Tne flip side of the arguement is that at the time he joined the gardai, he asked whether it would be an issue and was told it wouldn’t be a problem….then they let him go through 3 or 4 years of training and THEN told him it was an issue… no wonder he’s annoyed.
What’s the deal with the dagger his religion says he has to carry around. Its a bit more dangerous than the Turban…
August 21st, 2007 at 8:10 pm
But the Sikh policemen seem to be winning court cases all over the world for the right to wear the turban.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3673733.stm
August 21st, 2007 at 8:33 pm
he was training to join the reserve.
3-4 years training? more like 3-4 weeks
August 21st, 2007 at 8:55 pm
The reserves?…. in that case i couldn’t care less if he dressed like Vicky Pollard
August 21st, 2007 at 9:31 pm
yabutnobutyabutnobutyabutnobut I think turbans are sooo naf
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:29 am
What’s all this racism talk? For fucksake, Sikhs aren’t a race. They’re a religion.
Next thing you know, we’ll have all these Christian Solidarity arseholes joining up and insisting on their right to wear fucking swastikas.
August 22nd, 2007 at 12:36 am
You are absolutely correct Twenty a uniform is Uniform, religion or race has nothing to do with changing bits and pieces according to personal choice.
August 22nd, 2007 at 3:00 am
If he was allowed to wear it and became a garda, would it be the first time that pork was ever wrapped in a turban?
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:03 am
How about a Rasta Garda? De Ganja Siochana Mon, comin’ round Kinnegad to spread da police repreeeshon, ja.
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:05 am
De Ganja Siochana
hah
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:06 am
Some calls it a sausage roll, some calls it a pig in a blanket…
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:05 am
I think the pigs are missing an opportunity here; they could turn him into some sort of sikh supercop, a bit like Sly Stallone in Robocop….’The Turbanator’
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Hmmm! Why not let the space cadets wear their aluminum hats on patrol as well.
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:07 pm
What a disappointing conversation. What a bunch of twats the Irish are!
August 24th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
If you don’t like the conversation you know how to exclude your delicate eyes now don’t you?
August 28th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
I think they should all be forced to eat curry.
October 13th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
bearhunter i think you have your relgions/cultures a bit confused u dumb git. Most of you sound bitter cos ur prob thick ugly poor twats who have nothing better to do.
October 14th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
paul walsh..i think u should be forced to suck cock