France and Belgium governments already have bans in motion to restrict Muslim women’s attire. Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany have discussions in their own countries to follow suit.
The burqa and the niqab are muslim coverings for women.
from sdnn.com Women wearing niqabs.
The moves in France and Belgium are estimated to affect 1900 women in France and fewer than 500 in Belgium.
France and Belgium both list security as a concern.
In France the idea of banning the veil has won support from across the political spectrum.
“I’ve always been convinced that we can forbid covering your face in public in general,” said Communist lawmaker Andre Gerin, welcoming a decision he said would help “engage a dialogue with all Muslims”.
It’s not only the veil which is being discussed as a security threat. The full flowing burqa is also in question.
These moves are frightening precedences. Who wears full face masks in those countries, now? The bad guys and then those military police types in France, Belgium, Germany….
Anyone have pictures of those unidentified good guys?
Will trench coats, cowboy hats, baseball hats, back packs, Amish full dresses, long gathered skirts, natty little ladies’ hats with veils, large brimmed straw hats, wedding dresses, evening gowns, wedding veils be next?
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