Anyway, on the subject of veils:
I do quite admire muslim women for covering themselves up in this manner as it means that men are not tempted into the sin of lust so easily.
However, I wouldn't wear a veil myself because I think it would get too hot, especially as they tend to be black! Also, they look a bit impractical. On the other hand, I learnt my lesson regarding short skirts a couple of months ago when an old man commented on my legs. Whilst I don't think covering yourself completely is totally necessary, on the other hand I find it disgusting that society sometimes expects women to reveal as much as possible, otherwise they aren't considered attractive.
*fairly irrelevant comment* I think Indian women possibly have the right idea here, they often wear nice clothes that aren't provocative or revealing, but at the same time look fairly cool...
I've heard about women being stoned to death for accidentally revealing part of their arm and stuff, in Afghanistan I think... was that a government thing or an Islamic thing?