Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

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... 4 years ago from a Libertarian in Bel Air South, MD

No, seemes like only people who would want to are ugly, subjugated, brainwashed, uneducated women, or terrorists. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Walnut Creek, CA

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... 4 years ago from a Green in Pennsbury Village, PA

Only if anyone is allowed to wear a mask and hide their identity. 4 years ago from a Constitution in Irvine, CA

Niqab should be banned. God created a ROSE to bloom for everyone to see and appreciate. He did not want a mad MAN to cover it with a drum or basket. 4 years ago from a Constitution in Youngstown, NY

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. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Boardman, OH