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.
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@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions
@9FC4W581yr1Y
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.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
No
@9F764XM1yr1Y
@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.
@SGR4299850210mos10MO
Thank you for this comment. This is an interesting perspective I had not considered before.
Even to not deaf people, covering their face makes them suspicious, like the committed a crime or something and want to hide from the public so they won't get caught
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.
@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.
@9JL9Q8N 1yr1Y
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.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
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.
@jsimicConstitution1yr1Y
Dehumanization
Face coverings are dehumanizing, when not used for temporary protection, such as surgery masks or hazmat.
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?
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@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
No, just ban muslims
Most American-born Muslims are fine. It's the ones who just moved from the middle east that you need to worry about.
@9S5CNL8 7mos7MO
Protected by the 1st amendment freedim of religion, im zurprised this is an argument
@8VK324L3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member only if ID is required for everyone
@8HF8M3CLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, anything else would be a violation of free speech
@8F3QKMG4yrs4Y
Scarves and headdresses are one thing. Face coverings are for Halloween.
Honestly, no you moved to this country rules should change for you, you need to acclimate to this culture.
No, Islam should be banned until the religion officially recognises the rights of women, LGBT and other liberal values that we support(if they want to be in our country they need to respect our values). It will be possible to allow it when the religion becomes more democratic and liberal.
@8VZDB893yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a staff member that they are comfortable with.
@8W6CKGR3yrs3Y
No, separation of church and state is vital in ALL cases. I don’t care how traditional your religion is, it doesn’t belong in the public sector.
No, ban all religious clothing in public
@8VMZ7J33yrs3Y
No, because it is a barrier in fighting terror.
@8VYKHQJ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in the religious buildings.
@8V2W3ZC4yrs4Y
@8QBRNB74yrs4Y
yes and no one should be able to tell them otherwise. It is a big part of their religion.
@8VZQFY43yrs3Y
The choice to wear a face veil to civic ceremonies is up to the individual woman.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican 1mo1MO
No, unless it is for medical reasons such as to prevent the spread of a disease or protect themself from a catching a disease. No one has any reason to hide their face unless they are a criminal and/or is wanted by the government. We do not need to respect other cultural traditions, because we should all be a unified culture.
@9ZY5NDX3mos3MO
i mean i don't truly know it's up to them if they want to wear it that's them not me so whatever feels right for real.
@9ZR4QTC3mos3MO
Yes; identification procedures that comply with cultural/religious imperatives should be instituted in high-security-risk events but not at other times.
No, but allow wearing in mosques or on your own private property. Also demand the same from other religions and follow the principle of universal respect and non-propaganda of your religion.
@9XMGNJ64mos4MO
Yes. They should go through the same level of security as anyone else attending, but not be subjected to additional security without cause.
@9XFDZX34mos4MO
Although I don't agree with their religion, I think that because of the first amendment that it should be aloud.
@9DMBB3FRepublican2yrs2Y
Depends on the culture and rules set up by the bride and groom and their families. If yes, there should be a female staff member verifying the ID.
@9DM8MP32yrs2Y
No, Hijab or other head wraps are fine.
@9DK4SG82yrs2Y
Yes we should respect all religions and their identity should be verified.
@9DJBM332yrs2Y
Yes, as long there is no security or health risk
@9DDQYM82yrs2Y
This isn't an issue i'm well read on.
@9DCMHVR2yrs2Y
no cuz what if they have something we need to identify them
@9DBQPFS2yrs2Y
@9D9GC93Independent2yrs2Y
No, face coverings prevent clear identification and hinder communication
@9D94JVC2yrs2Y
I don’t understand the full context of this question
@9D8JZSB2yrs2Y
Yes, all people have the right to wear whatever they want due to the first amendment
@9D5DHKS2yrs2Y
If these women need to have their identities visibly verified than anyone wearing any kind of facial covering including surgical mask must go through the same process with a representative of the same gender. If they cannot wear their facial coverings then all coverings must be banned.
@8YBTBB83yrs3Y
There Identity Must be verified by a staff member.
@8Y6LG5W3yrs3Y
Yes, we should respect cultural traditions as long as they don't go against the US constitution and the laws of our land.
@8Y4TDMG3yrs3Y
Only Christian women should be allowed to veil.
@8Y4BYH83yrs3Y
No, immigrants must learn to assimilate into their new country.
@8Y46ZQ53yrs3Y
One size does not fit all.
@8Y433GB3yrs3Y
The government should have no say what anyone can wear to a civic ceremony.
@8Y3FX3CRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be verified before entering an establishment.
@8XYSRML3yrs3Y
Yes, but the identity would need to be verified by a government official in order to allow this.
@8XY52CM3yrs3Y
Yes but it’s risky as some other people may be unidentifiable
@8XY2FS73yrs3Y
Yes, people came to America for religious freedom
@8XSX7T83yrs3Y
No. This is the United States of America. Show your face. Women should be liberated and do not need to hide their faces.
@8X5P4H4Independent3yrs3Y
No. It is a form of oppression by religious males
@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.
@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.
@8WP4BCM3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be disclosed to the local law enforcement and other important personnel in the area.
@8WHF2SS3yrs3Y
Yes it’s their choice to wear what they want
@8WDT6ZP3yrs3Y
Yes, they should be allowed but they can never be made mandatory like in sharia law. if you want sharia law go to the middle east. We should ban the quran from civic ceremonies.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but their face must be visible and they must go through security checks
@8WC7S563yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member where their identity is relevant to the civic ceremony
@8W9BZT73yrs3Y
Yes, regulating this would be a violation of the first amendment
@8W67SYX3yrs3Y
As long as the face is revealed for safety ourposes
@8W5MP5KRepublican3yrs3Y
it is their choice what they want to were.
@8VNZJSW3yrs3Y
They should be able to do as THEY please based on the 1st amendment to the constitution
@8VJFRQD3yrs3Y
No, because it is sexism thinly veiled as religion
Yes, but only if they are older then 16 years old
@8VBHSJQ4yrs4Y
It should be woman’s choice to wear a veil.
@8V9FCSS4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as their face is visible, and as long as they are not required to wear by religion
@8V6JH5Y4yrs4Y
People can wear what they wish.
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