It seems the majority of people in Europe have spoken. I wonder if their governments will listen (probably as well as ours). Personally, I see it as a public safety issue. Unidentifiable blobs walking around do not give a perception of safety, or equality.
via Drudge:
Five European states back burka ban
More than half of voters in four other major European states back a push by France’s Nicolas Sarkozy to ban women from wearing the burka, according to an opinion poll for the Financial Times.
As Mr Sarkozy presses ahead with plans to ban the wearing of the burka in public places, the FT’s latest Harris poll shows the move is not just strongly supported in France, but wins enthusiastic backing in the UK, Italy, Spain and Germany.
The poll shows some 70 per cent of respondents in France said they supported plans to forbid the wearing of the garment which covers the female body from head to toe. There was similar sentiment in Spain and Italy, where 65 per cent and 63 per cent respectively favoured a ban.
Of course, they have to throw up an apples to oranges equivalency:
Asked if they would support the burka ban if it were accompanied by a clampdown on wearing all religious icons such as the Christian crucifix and the Jewish cappel, only 22 per cent of French people said they supported such a move. In Britain, just 9 per cent of people said they would back such a move.
No they didn’t try to equate the full body covering of a burka that hides a person’s identity with a crucifix or covering the head/hair (I believe that’s what they are talking about)? It is a shame that 22% would be ok with that in France.
(thank you to Rodan for the link tip)
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