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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@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions
@9FC4W582yrs2Y
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
@9F764XM2yrs2Y
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.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Only criminals or wanted people hide their faces in public.
@59W4N4N5yrs5Y
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.
@SGR429985021yr1Y
Thank you for this comment. This is an interesting perspective I had not considered before.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
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.
@5DK2YDR5yrs5Y
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.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Are you saying yes or no to wearing niqabs?
@9JL9Q8N 2yrs2Y
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.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
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.
@jsimicConstitution2yrs2Y
Dehumanization
Face coverings are dehumanizing, when not used for temporary protection, such as surgery masks or hazmat.
@L3gislat1veLocustGreen2yrs2Y
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?
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
So in Islam culture, hiding your face is a sign or respect? That is messed up. Do they think that people are ugly and need to hide their faces?
@5BV8DWL5yrs5Y
Only if anyone is allowed to wear a mask and hide their identity.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Criminals would never be caught if this were to happen
@8DRNCHL5yrs5Y
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
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Hiding your face presents a national security threat, they can't identify you and for all they know, you could be a terrorist hiding your face so you won't get caught.
No, just ban muslims
Alright while we're at lets also ban Christians and Jews since the religions are so similar
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Muslims believe in terrorism and violence to convey their message. Jews and Christians don't believe that.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Most American-born Muslims are fine. It's the ones who just moved from the middle east that you need to worry about.
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.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican4mos4MO
America values morality, and LGBTQ is one of the most immoral thing ever. We do not value LGBT rights, you might and a bunch of other libtards probably do too, but America does not and should not.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
LGBTQ is a big group of mentally ill people, sick in the head. Who cares if people recognize the rights of women? The reason they are bad is because they believe in violence and terrorism to convey their message and ideology
Yes, we should respect peoples freedom of expression.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Not if it presents a national security threat, like hiding your face
@8HF8M3CLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, anything else would be a violation of free speech
@9S5CNL8 12mos12MO
Protected by the 1st amendment freedim of religion, im zurprised this is an argument
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
We do not need to respect all cultural traditions, especially if it presents security issues, and is a sign of dehumanization (like hiding your face from public). We should all be a united culture.
@8VK324L4yrs4Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member only if ID is required for everyone
@8F3QKMG5yrs5Y
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.
@8VZDB894yrs4Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a staff member that they are comfortable with.
@8W6CKGR4yrs4Y
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
@8VMZ7J34yrs4Y
No, because it is a barrier in fighting terror.
@8VYKHQJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in the religious buildings.
@8V2W3ZC4yrs4Y
No. And all public masking should be a criminal offense.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Unless if it is for medical reasons
@8QBRNB75yrs5Y
yes and no one should be able to tell them otherwise. It is a big part of their religion.
@8VZQFY44yrs4Y
The choice to wear a face veil to civic ceremonies is up to the individual woman.
@B6FKMBW3 days3D
Yes, I agree in freedom of religion (provided it stays a personal belief and does not influence law). But I personally disagree with the religious concept of female modesty, as it is often not a personal choice but rather cultural and societal pressure that women feel obligated to conform to.
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions and if need be, have a female staff member be readily available to privately verify.
@B5ZGVNGRepublican 1mo1MO
Yes we should respect their religion. However if facial ID is required they should have a notary verify with documentation that they are who they say
@B5YRJFXIndependent1mo1MO
yes it is important for america to be accepting of cultural traditions but the person still needs to be verified
@B5T6WQ6 2mos2MO
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions. However, to mitigate security concerns, they must privately show photo identification (as should probably everyone else at the event)
@B5D5T2Y3mos3MO
Women should have their own choice whether or not to where the veil, because not all women are strictly religious like some other are. Women should have a choice.
@B4TTS8K 4mos4MO
Yes, it's their right but I think it's absolutely horrible that certain cultures mandate them to wear this.
@B4TSMZN4mos4MO
Yes, when they are home where its legal in their own country. Not here where they don't belong and came illegally.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican 6mos6MO
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.
@9ZY5NDX8mos8MO
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.
@9ZR4QTC9mos9MO
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.
@9XMGNJ69mos9MO
Yes. They should go through the same level of security as anyone else attending, but not be subjected to additional security without cause.
@9XFDZX39mos9MO
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.
@8YBTBB84yrs4Y
There Identity Must be verified by a staff member.
@8Y6LG5W4yrs4Y
Yes, we should respect cultural traditions as long as they don't go against the US constitution and the laws of our land.
@8Y4TDMG4yrs4Y
Only Christian women should be allowed to veil.
@8Y4BYH84yrs4Y
No, immigrants must learn to assimilate into their new country.
@8Y46ZQ54yrs4Y
One size does not fit all.
@8Y433GB4yrs4Y
The government should have no say what anyone can wear to a civic ceremony.
@8Y3FX3CRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but their identity must be verified before entering an establishment.
@8XYSRML4yrs4Y
Yes, but the identity would need to be verified by a government official in order to allow this.
@8XY52CM4yrs4Y
Yes but it’s risky as some other people may be unidentifiable
@8XY2FS74yrs4Y
Yes, people came to America for religious freedom
@8XSX7T84yrs4Y
No. This is the United States of America. Show your face. Women should be liberated and do not need to hide their faces.
@8X5P4H4Independent4yrs4Y
No. It is a form of oppression by religious males
@8X292H84yrs4Y
I think that you should be able to wear whatever, as long as your not gonna harm anyone.
@8WWV6VD4yrs4Y
In America, we have the freedom of religion.
@8WR7NWL4yrs4Y
We are a free country where freedom of religion is is a guaranteed right. Individuals should be allowed to wear whatever their religion dictates.
@8WP4BCM4yrs4Y
Yes, but their identity must be disclosed to the local law enforcement and other important personnel in the area.
@8WHF2SS4yrs4Y
Yes it’s their choice to wear what they want
@8WDT6ZP4yrs4Y
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.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, but their face must be visible and they must go through security checks
@8WC7S564yrs4Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member where their identity is relevant to the civic ceremony
@8W9BZT74yrs4Y
Yes, regulating this would be a violation of the first amendment
@8W67SYX4yrs4Y
As long as the face is revealed for safety ourposes
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