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.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions
@9FC4W586mos6MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH9yrs9Y
No
@9F764XM7mos7MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
@5DK2YDR3yrs3Y
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.
@59W4N4N3yrs3Y
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.
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.
@5BV8DWL3yrs3Y
Only if anyone is allowed to wear a mask and hide their identity.
@5BR2YPW3yrs3Y
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.
@jsimicConstitution6mos6MO
Dehumanization
Face coverings are dehumanizing, when not used for temporary protection, such as surgery masks or hazmat.
@L3gislat1veLocustGreen6mos6MO
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?
@8YRCSQD2yrs2Y
Only if they choose to do so.
@9JL9Q8N 3mos3MO
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.
@9CJ6CB63mos3MO
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.
No, ban all religious clothing in public
@8HF8M3CLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, anything else would be a violation of free speech
@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
Yes, we should respect peoples freedom of expression.
@8SFTKXH3yrs3Y
No, and sentence all women that wear clothes to death
@8SRY5T9Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only the Niqāb not the face covering
@8WDCHBN3yrs3Y
A Niqāb is a face covering. Did you mean Hijab?
@8X625532yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the event does not require facial verification of attendees.
@8X5P4H4Independent2yrs2Y
No. It is a form of oppression by religious males
@8X5JXH2Libertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but as long as they have proper ID and prove who they are without having to show their face.
@8X292H82yrs2Y
I think that you should be able to wear whatever, as long as your not gonna harm anyone.
@8WWV6VD2yrs2Y
In America, we have the freedom of religion.
@8WWN4392yrs2Y
The country is based in Christian beliefs, although if a private business doesn't want someone to work for them because of it, that is okay. It is based on their culture.
@8WTSB452yrs2Y
No, unless their identity can be privately verified by a female staff member
@8WTKD6J2yrs2Y
The Federal governments responsibilities are explicitly enumerated by the constitution. Nowhere does the constitution give the Federal government the responsibility to regulate clothing. 10th Amendment.
@8WRQ4J62yrs2Y
No, because it's a public display of sexism
@8WR7NWL2yrs2Y
We are a free country where freedom of religion is is a guaranteed right. Individuals should be allowed to wear whatever their religion dictates.
@8WR23JF2yrs2Y
Yes, respect all cultures. Private verification by female staff member as well. Be polite. Increase consequence of racist actions made by civilians.
@8WQK9NJ2yrs2Y
@8WP4BCM3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be disclosed to the local law enforcement and other important personnel in the area.
@8WNTSPHIndependent3yrs3Y
If it's part of their religion sure.
@8WMCRG83yrs3Y
If they are a muslim, they can.
@Connely20223yrs3Y
Define the Civic Ceremonies in greater detail, please.
@8WKR3KY3yrs3Y
Yes with their identity being verified by someone who’s is able to
@8WJNDWG3yrs3Y
No special rights or privileges, not enjoyed by others, should be granted to a person based on their religious beliefs. Equality under the law.
@8WHF2SS3yrs3Y
Yes it’s their choice to wear what they want
@8WF7HWXRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, if we can reasonably ensure that it is her choice to do so.
@8WF2VGS3yrs3Y
If it's part of their religion.
Yes, but must be verified in other security risk prone scenarios
@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.
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