A Times columnist said this about the burka and the takedowns were swift

John Plunkett. Updated August 8th, 2018

Here’s Times columnist Iain Martin with his take on the burka controversy after Boris Johnson said women who wear them look like ‘bank robbers’ and ‘letter boxes’.

Many reasons to dislike the burka, but disrespect of the deaf (who often need to see faces to follow communication) always high on the list

— Iain Martin (@iainmartin1) August 8, 2018

We haven’t got a list, but if we did have one, we’re not sure it would be near the top of it. But don’t take our word for it, take these people’s instead.

As a deaf person I kindly ask you not to speak for me. I do not find it disrespectful and encourage those to wear and be able to wear whatever they want and choose. It's their face and their right to cover it!

— Sarah-Jayne (@geordieprincezz) August 8, 2018

https://twitter.com/josh_salisbury/status/1027189359316017153

Well said, I am deaf too and he certainly doesn't speak for me either.

— Carol 🌈 (@MavisCruet) August 8, 2018

I'm deaf – doesn't bother me.

— Stevie Smith (@skelf28) August 8, 2018

Yeah it does. Iain has helpfully deafsplained this to you.

— Andrew Howard (@amhoward01) August 8, 2018

Let's ban telephones too then. And the radio. https://t.co/UHY4y6ZpwQ

— Frances 'Cassandra' Coppola (@Frances_Coppola) August 8, 2018

Even Stretch Armstrong wouldn't try to reach as far as you just have.

— Kristian van der Vliet #FBPE (@kristianvanders) August 8, 2018

Do you know what's also disrectful to the deaf community Iain?
The lack of proper funding for services that would help and support them.

— John Joe O'Neil (@NornIrishFarmer) August 8, 2018

https://twitter.com/davidfirn/status/1027110559412568064

10.

Iain I welcome your genuine concern for the deaf community
Perhaps raising awareness of the £4million cuts to deaf children's educational support might be a more effective use of your position to help themhttps://t.co/1nhHPXNlBH
You know rather than using it to stir up division

— Steven Jackson (@jeacko) August 8, 2018

11.

Siri, find me the most tenuous take of the day https://t.co/pEPj7dmq8K

— LINA (@agirlcalledlina) August 8, 2018

12.

Oh yes we all have lists. https://t.co/2Wh0zE3Pys

— barney farmer (@barneyfarmer) August 8, 2018

13.

OH IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW. THE ENGLISH MEDIA HAVE JUST BEEN THE CHAMPIONS OF THE DEAF ALL THIS TIME https://t.co/IgvlP7n6jP

— NEO (@MULLET_FAN_NEO) August 8, 2018

To conclude …

This went well 😂👍🏼

— Wixey (@tweetawix) August 8, 2018

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