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.
@589R7KX3yrs3Y
Jealousy is one of the deadly sins its a sign of insecurity. This rule is really a hidden law to suppress and control women. It's time to wake up ladies wake up. Take it off live in freedom don't mask yourselves any longer.
@4X47CR73yrs3Y
Oppressing women is wrong, these facemasks are a sign of male ownership of a woman.
@5DKSC753yrs3Y
all face coverings are a problem, including men in masks
@93WJJFT2yrs2Y
No, its their own decision to wear face veil or something because everyone has right to live his or her life and they are free to take their own decisions.
@9LD8F4Q3wks3W
No, becoming Canadian means integrating, adopting, and embracing our Anglo heritage, beliefs, values, culture, customs, traditions, and way of life. A Niqāb, or face veil, is not Canadian, and it doesn’t belong in Canada.
@9K58RGL2mos2MO
No because they should respect our cultural traditions of openness and honesty during Civic ceremonies. They should be coming here to be like us, not to force us to be like them.
@9J3PRZZ3mos3MO
No, and families which practice the wearing of the Niqab should not be permitted residency in Canada.
@8S73DY83yrs3Y
let them do what they want, I want the right not to show my face in civic ceremonies, that would be sweet
@8RK5FXD3yrs3Y
No, and islam should be banned
Keep their face covered if they want except for their oath
@8R6F2S33yrs3Y
No, and Islam should be banned
@8R52NV83yrs3Y
It’s not up to the government to decide
@8QTJD4Z3yrs3Y
Yes, except when the face absolutely must be seen.
@8QCWKL63yrs3Y
No, and people coming to our country should respect our cultural traditions. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in India, do as the Indians do. When in China do as the Chinese do. When in Canada, do as the Canadians do.
@8Q5L2LZ3yrs3Y
Yes, but not in court. Additionally their identity must always be verified.
@8PN4QKYNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but if there is a reason their identity needs to be verified there should be properly trained staff to do so.
@8PLSVCT3yrs3Y
As long as they belong to the culture associated with it
@8PKNC9R3yrs3Y
Yes, but within their own ceremonies and religious beliefs.
@8P4W7ZK3yrs3Y
Religious symbols in public houldnt be allowed
@8NVWGYS3yrs3Y
@8NVPJP9Libertarian3yrs3Y
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
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, and Islam should be banned.
@8K8V4Q84yrs4Y
I think that, even though we might not agree with other cultures, we shouldn't shame or disrespect them. So I think a woman should be allowed to weird a facial covering if she so desires.
@8JDRVHP4yrs4Y
No, not here in Canada.
@8G9JDVJ4yrs4Y
No, and deport all Muslims.
@8FZLSL54yrs4Y
i am sorry but i dont know that much about that calture so i do not want to anser in case i am being mean
@8F57VCK4yrs4Y
Yes, however, if proof of identification is absolutely necessary, a female staff member should use an area away from public eyes to verify an identity
@9GZYG4J5mos5MO
No, immigrant and legal resident in Canada should Acculturate & Assimilate to Canada's customs and traditions and should understand their civil duties.
@9FQ2ZJY7mos7MO
Yes. Government shouldn't interfere with personal choice. However, this seems risky in terms of security, and is an affront to everyone who doesnt cover their face.
@9FQ2ZJY7mos7MO
Government shouldn't interfere with personal choice. However, this seems risky in terms of security, and is an affront to everyone who doesnt cover their face.
@9FM9QN97mos7MO
Yes, respect others' tradition/culture. Confirm their identity first so it's sure.
@9F5KMPV8mos8MO
Niqab doesn't harm anyone. It's okay to wear a niqab anywhere. If you don't wanna show your face that's your decision. It should be respected. Niquabi shouldn't be treated as a threat.
@9DQSF448mos8MO
If you cone here you cane to be one of us. You should lose some of the restrictive traditions that do not mesh with ours.
@9C656B311mos11MO
Verification of activity is required. Otherwise, sure.
@9C63S7311mos11MO
Sure. But full face coverage can be acceptable circumstances like in private. Otherwise wear something that does not obscure the face in public.
@9BTX7PG12mos12MO
Yes, but only after being properly screened, as this can be a security risk. If you can't see the woman's face, it could truly be anyone under there.
@99VLQTQ1yr1Y
Religion should not be brought to work. If you are required to show your face for work, then maybe that job isn't for you.
@99RSJ3M1yr1Y
sure, no fashion police
No. Western civilization demands honesty from citizens.
@99JZ5QK1yr1Y
yes, if their identity can be verified if needed in a fashion that still protects and respects cultural traditions.
@98WZ87R1yr1Y
It should be like how France does it
@98554TR1yr1Y
Yes, but their identity must be verified by by whoever of staff is working.
@97W7B5N1yr1Y
people should be able to wear what they want, but still wear clothes.
@97VBYPL1yr1Y
To those that don’t pose a threat
@97T4JZCConservative1yr1Y
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
@97BGYSY1yr1Y
No, and they should be banned in public spaces as well.
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