The burqa is a common sight on the streets of Philadelphia, and no one seems to be worse off for it. I admit that I don’t care for them, but it’s something I easily tolerate. However…
France’s justice minister went before parliament Tuesday to defend a hotly debated bill that would ban burqa-style Islamic veils in public, arguing that hiding your face from your neighbors is a violation of French values.
Michele Alliot-Marie’s speech at the National Assembly marked the start of parliamentary debate on the bill. It is widely expected to become law, despite the concerns of many French Muslims, who fear it will stigmatize them.
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