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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@9RC2QHKNew Democratic9mos9MO
Yes, we should respect all cultures and traditions, assuming they do not harm the rights and autonomy of others.
@8YZCDBRNew Democratic3yrs3Y
To immigrate yes they must remove it. Documentation is confidential
@8PN4QKYNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, but if there is a reason their identity needs to be verified there should be properly trained staff to do so.
@8M98FV94yrs4Y
Yes, so long as their identity can be verified quickly when necessary.
@8CCT6FP5yrs5Y
No, America is a secular country and no one should be allowed to wear religious clothing outside of their place of worship or private residence.
@8J9LC6P5yrs5Y
No, Islam is a hateful and divisive religion. All religion should be kept out of government, and people need to keep their sexist and homophobic fairy tales in their homes.
@8S2LJ243yrs3Y
No, ban all religious clothing in public
@8S2LJ244yrs4Y
Yes, but anyone under the age of 18 should not be allowed to wear it
@8S2LJ244yrs4Y
Yes, but anyone under the age of 18 should not be allowed to wear it, and anyone wearing it must verify their identity
@8S2LJ244yrs4Y
Yes, but anyone under the age of 18 should not be allowed to wear it, and anyone wearing it must verify their identity, also, apply this to all religious clothing, not just the Niqab
@8S2LJ243yrs3Y
No, and I would prefer to ban all religious clothing in public
@8RBQDDP4yrs4Y
Yes, depending on the event, and as long as it is not deemed a threat to anyone
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