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. In 2015 the Canadian Supreme Court overturned a Ottawa’s request to ban niqab’s when women were taking citizenship oaths. 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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@97T4JZCConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, respect other cultures, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member, and Hijabs should be fine, but face covering like burkas should either be privately verified by a female staffer or banned. Burkas are usually used in more radical sects of islam
@96QMCSHConservative2yrs2Y
Persons choice in how to present themselves
@8VRYCY3Conservative4yrs4Y
no we want women to have rights of free will
@8ZW42TKConservative3yrs3Y
@fjamalConservative3yrs3Y
No, while it is important to respect and celebrate our heritage, prioritizing assimilation into Canadian culture is important.
@8T83KHGConservative4yrs4Y
No to wearing for identification cards and for police interactions when needed
@8NVPJP9Libertarian4yrs4Y
All religious garments and symbols of any kind should be banned from public display and confined to the inside of private dwellings and places of worship. Forcing or coercing anyone to wear or display such symbols against their will should be a felony.
Only in Muslim countries
@8SGXQ5C4yrs4Y
Yes if a religion says women should wear face coverings in public then it is discrimination to not allow them to
@8RSTXFT4yrs4Y
Yes, anyone should be able to wear whatever they want, as long as it doesn't conflict with a general uniform.
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