I have read all the responses and comments in this thread and I am still trying to understand the whole point of make-up being the Westernized burka. Personally, as a woman, I wear make-up to bring up the features of my face that I believe to be my best assets. It has nothing to do with my hiding who I am or what image I want to project, and definitely no religious statements are expressed through my wearing mascara...
As for women wearing the burka, whether it be by choice or imposed by the religious beliefs of their peers, I do think it could be a very interesting point to discuss but only if a woman wearing the burka would be a participant in this discussion.
But that's just my opinion...
