Belgian committee votes for full Islamic veil ban

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by morethanpretty

I understand why this would be an issue, but I think its a huge violation of personal freedom to tell another what they can/can't wear in public.



Again, it is not their place to "free" the women of a burden unless the women are asking for such help.

Just to play devils advocate here, but don't most western cultures require people (women included) to wear clothes in public? If you don't wear clothes you get punished for indecent exposure etc.

I guess there must be some line between not enough, and too much that I'm missing here.

Personally, I think anyone should be allowed to wear or not wear whatever they like.

[morethanpretty]

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Just to play devils advocate here, but don't most western cultures require people (women included) to wear clothes in public? If you don't wear clothes you get punished for indecent exposure etc.

I guess there must be some line between not enough, and too much that I'm missing here.

Personally, I think anyone should be allowed to wear or not wear whatever they like.

Yes they do have public decency laws that don't allow nakedness in public. I think that is slightly a different issue (most people do not have nakedness as a requirement by their religion), but yes again, the public decency laws are a violation of personal freedom. I just think its less intrusive overall. Maybe I'm not as outraged by them because I'm used to them. Damn Puritans.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by morethanpretty

I think that is slightly a different issue (most people do not have nakedness as a requirement by their religion),...

Just the be clear, it is NOT and requirement of their religion. It's a cultural requirement in certain tribes/sects.