Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. The U.S. currently does not have any laws banning burqas. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions
@9FC4W587mos7MO
When that cultural tradition is to demean and shame the woman for existing by hiding her under a cloak, I don't think that's a positive trait we should allow.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No
@9F764XM8mos8MO
Saying no is in direct violation of the freedom of religion right. If there is no suspicious activity, then there should be no prevention law.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
@5DK2YDR4yrs4Y
This is a pathetic solution to a serious problem and would be no different than making all men shave their beards…it would not solve anything. We need to take drastic measures to vet anyone entering this country and equally as drastic steps to identify and eliminate those already among us that seek our destruction. Doing so based on the clothing they wear is as effective as basing it on what their favorite color is.
@59W4N4N4yrs4Y
As a Deaf individual, covering of the face is highly disrespectful in our culture. And no, not just the United States of America, but internationally. Deaf Muslim children and women highly reject such facial coverings.
It's of utmost importance for our culture to 'read' facial expressions and the lip movements tell us a lot about the individual's emotions.
It is perfectly fine if they cover their head and their body... But not the face and hands.
@SGR429985023wks3W
Thank you for this comment. This is an interesting perspective I had not considered before.
Nuns wear penguin outfits and a lot of women here hide their faces under make-up and plastic surgery. No one begrudges them THEIR right to look stupid. So get a grip. It's a free country. Usually the "moral" majority gets upset when women AREN'T covering themselves from head to toe. Like when GW Moron was in office and his administration covered up all of the statues featuring exposed breasts. I mean, seriously. COME ON! What is wrong with you tRUMP fans. Back off, Bozos.
@5BV8DWL4yrs4Y
Only if anyone is allowed to wear a mask and hide their identity.
@jsimicConstitution7mos7MO
Dehumanization
Face coverings are dehumanizing, when not used for temporary protection, such as surgery masks or hazmat.
@L3gislat1veLocustGreen7mos7MO
What may seem dehumanizing to one culture can be a symbol of identity and respect in another. For instance, the Niqāb in Islamic culture is often a personal choice that symbolizes modesty and devotion. Isn't it our duty to respect the values of diversity and individual choice, particularly during civic ceremonies which aim to bring people together? Could we not strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and included?
@8YRCSQD2yrs2Y
Only if they choose to do so.
@9JL9Q8N 4mos4MO
No, "When in Rome...." This is the United States, not the Arabian Peninsula - it is disrespectful to our culture and presents security issues. Many Western countries have already ran this experiment and banned/limited this garb (Austria, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium...). We do not need to repeat this multicultural experiment.
@9CJ6CB64mos4MO
Security issues that can be managed with minor accommodation, but in no way is it disrespectful to a culture expressly built out of other cultures.
No, ban all religious clothing in public
@8HF8M3CLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, anything else would be a violation of free speech
@8DRNCHL4yrs4Y
Yes, clothing choice is a part of free expression, which itself is a part of freedom of speech, while religious clothing is an expression of freedom of religion, both of which are inherent in the First Amendment
Yes, we should respect peoples freedom of expression.
@8SFTKXH3yrs3Y
No, and sentence all women that wear clothes to death
@8SRY5T9Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only the Niqāb not the face covering
@8WDCHBN3yrs3Y
A Niqāb is a face covering. Did you mean Hijab?
@9MDD3XT1wk1W
Yes. If identity verification is required it should be done by a person the individual is comfortable with.
@9MBQLJP1wk1W
Yes, and civic ceremonies should be checking EVERYONE through ID check and not verification through disrespectful means or by singling out individuals
@9M7RGSM2wks2W
Yes, obviously why not, but she should be prepared to take it off inside for identification purposes for a few minutes
@9M5F6J8Women’s Equality2wks2W
Yes absolutely. This is the first amendment, Freedom of Religion. The idea of this not being allowed is rooted in racism and Islamophobia.
@9M3KVCG2wks2W
No I do not think they should. Not just because of their culture, but covering one's face, especially in a civic ceremony looks very suspicious and suspect.
@9M3QJ2G2wks2W
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions but she must be able to be verified, (in whatever way she is comfortable).
@9LYDXC8 3wks3W
False Dilemma.The Muslim religion needs to be reformed at least in regarding their practice and beliefs within the United States of America and its territories. Any further compromise can be made afterwards.
@9LSNQ8V4wks4W
Yes, government shoukd not interfere with what people wear and should respect cultural traditions, however, in dealings of security protocols should be in place.
@8X625533yrs3Y
Yes, but only if the event does not require facial verification of attendees.
@8X5P4H4Independent3yrs3Y
No. It is a form of oppression by religious males
@8X5JXH2Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but as long as they have proper ID and prove who they are without having to show their face.
@8X292H83yrs3Y
I think that you should be able to wear whatever, as long as your not gonna harm anyone.
@8WWV6VD3yrs3Y
In America, we have the freedom of religion.
@8WWN4393yrs3Y
The country is based in Christian beliefs, although if a private business doesn't want someone to work for them because of it, that is okay. It is based on their culture.
@8WTSB453yrs3Y
No, unless their identity can be privately verified by a female staff member
@8WTKD6J3yrs3Y
The Federal governments responsibilities are explicitly enumerated by the constitution. Nowhere does the constitution give the Federal government the responsibility to regulate clothing. 10th Amendment.
@8WRQ4J63yrs3Y
No, because it's a public display of sexism
@8WR7NWL3yrs3Y
We are a free country where freedom of religion is is a guaranteed right. Individuals should be allowed to wear whatever their religion dictates.
@8WR23JF3yrs3Y
Yes, respect all cultures. Private verification by female staff member as well. Be polite. Increase consequence of racist actions made by civilians.
@8WQK9NJ3yrs3Y
@8WP4BCM3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be disclosed to the local law enforcement and other important personnel in the area.
@8WNTSPHIndependent3yrs3Y
If it's part of their religion sure.
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