[Escapee]

I believe the big difference between a motorcycle helmet and burkha is fear of the 'R' word.

A shop would have no problem asking a person wearing a motorcycle helmet to remove it, and the wearer will have no argument it he disagrees. The burkha wearer however has the racist card or 'I'm being persecuted' card to play.

I couldn't see the human rights or hand wringing brigade giving toss about a motorcyclist being asked to remove his helmet, but a burkha wearer would be a great cause for them to champion.

I always remove my helmet at the petrol station, even my flip front one. I believe it's a matter of courtesy.