Jan
27
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Normally, I blog about trade issues but I must say I was shocked to read in the news that France's President Sarkozy is attempting to obtain a partial ban on any veil that cover the face-including the burqa that is worn by some Muslim women in France. According to Sarkozy ..
Normally, I blog about trade issues but I must say I was shocked to
read in the news that France's President Sarkozy is attempting to
obtain a partial ban on any veils that cover the face-including the
burqa that is worn by some Muslim women. According to
Sarkozy its to protect Muslim women in his country. According to CNN's report it is an issue of woman's freedom and dignity not a religious one. I am not familiar with the laws and rights of French citizens but my person feel about this are that is an very antiquated sentiment and move on France's lawmakers. If someone would like to dress as Betty Crocker, whether you think it is representative of "subservience" is a personal choice and not one for the state to determine.