I can see both points of the argument here, but without sounding too disrespectful, they should be willing to make cultural compromises if moving to another country (even if involving religious dress). And the points about equality and security(quote below) resound more with me than the "stealing our culture" argument.
Having said that, I can understand and see Muslims everywhere becoming outraged by this. People started riots over a cartoon of Mohammed drawn in Denmark a few years ago....and more recently over a Florida pastor burning the Koran. I can't help but wonder if this will evoke a similar response somewhere. I certainly hope not...
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"The government believes the wearing of clothing that completely or almost entirely covers the face is fundamentally at odds with public life, where people are recognized by their faces," the government’s statement added."
"Face-covering clothing prevents this and goes against the principles of equality between men and women, especially women."
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