France begins ban on full-face veil

gosh, it seemed relevant to me, the question speaks to the intent of this law......is it really about security issues, or is it directed at the muslim religion? If these women were Catholic nuns would France view the covering of the face as a security risk? Sometimes speculation as to intent is good....it makes us think about what the underlying motives are. Sorry you thought it wasn't relevant.

I'm not sure what I think about the law....I can see arguments for both sides, do you think this is a law we should have here? For security purposes I do think law enforcement should have the right to ask anyone with a covering over their face to remove it if that officer thinks it is necessary....like entering a public event.....or if identification needs to be made.......

Catholic nuns DO NOT strap bombs to their bodies and BLOW-UP INNOCENT KIDS & PEOPLE!









(EDITED: That I've heard/seen of that is...)

(AS you know I'm no fan of the Catholic Cult)

Do French women?

I see your point....how many women in burkas have strapped on a bomb and blown up innocent kids and people in France?

I support archer's right to wear a face veil. Hell I demand it. :thumbsup:

I think John Wayne wore one when he dated Rock...he always tried to be discreet ..
perhaps we can find you one like it baileybaby

archer wrote: I see your point....how many women in burkas have strapped on a bomb and blown up innocent kids and people in France?

None yet, THANK GOD!
and when they do will you say "Oops! sorry!"

Sorry for what? Asking questions? My apologies in advance for being curious.

I think what France does or does not do is not necessarily germane for us. You and I both know that US agencies have already lobbied against going fully covered. Recall the case regarding a muslim woman applying for a Florida (I think) driver's license and being denied because she refused to unveil. In this case (in which the document serves as an ID) I think it is appropriate.

Lest you think that going covered is a requisite to being a Muslim woman, think again. There are many women in the ME who do not go covered and many in Saudi (where it is demanded) actively crusade against going covered.

Rockdoc Franz wrote:
Lest you think that going covered is a requisite to being a Muslim woman, think again. There are many women in the ME who do not go covered and many in Saudi (where it is demanded) actively crusade against going covered.

nope, never thought that. I do think some women prefer to wear veils, I can't imagine why, but they do.