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.
@589R7KX4yrs4Y
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.
@4X47CR74yrs4Y
Oppressing women is wrong, these facemasks are a sign of male ownership of a woman.
@5DKSC754yrs4Y
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.
@9LD8F4Q6mos6MO
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.
@9GZYG4J10mos10MO
No, immigrant and legal resident in Canada should Acculturate & Assimilate to Canada's customs and traditions and should understand their civil duties.
@9FQ2ZJY12mos12MO
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.
@9FQ2ZJY12mos12MO
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.
@9FM9QN912mos12MO
Yes, respect others' tradition/culture. Confirm their identity first so it's sure.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
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.
@9DQSF441yr1Y
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.
@97W7B5N2yrs2Y
people should be able to wear what they want, but still wear clothes.
@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
@97BGYSY2yrs2Y
No, and they should be banned in public spaces as well.
@96QMCSHConservative2yrs2Y
Persons choice in how to present themselves
I think its their personal choice. no culture and religion is bad, but it's the people who make it bad.
@933LMPX2yrs2Y
No, we live in an imperfect world where crime is abundant. Security and the good of the many over individual rights and freedoms is more important.
It's a case of the few ruining it for the many. Unless you can think of a way to make this safe for everybody.
@92YKHH62yrs2Y
Yes, just as long as Muslims keep their faith to themselves
@92274HB2yrs2Y
Yes because Canada should become a Muslim empire
@8ZW42TKConservative2yrs2Y
@8X8GYH53yrs3Y
If women can’t wear a niqab then they can’t wear a cross necklace or a nuns habit either.
@8VRYCY3Conservative3yrs3Y
no we want women to have rights of free will
@9QPPWF83mos3MO
Country law should upheld and should not change according to individual preference .
There are so many cultures
@9K58RGL7mos7MO
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.
@9J3PRZZ8mos8MO
No, and families which practice the wearing of the Niqab should not be permitted residency in Canada.
@9C656B31yr1Y
Verification of activity is required. Otherwise, sure.
@9C63S731yr1Y
Sure. But full face coverage can be acceptable circumstances like in private. Otherwise wear something that does not obscure the face in public.
@8P3F3JT4yrs4Y
We don't choose what other people put on their bodies.
@9RC2QHKNew Democratic2mos2MO
Yes, we should respect all cultures and traditions, assuming they do not harm the rights and autonomy of others.
@8RK5FXD4yrs4Y
No, and islam should be banned
@9BTX7PG1yr1Y
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.
@95Q2RKX2yrs2Y
No. but your here to experience our culture. both feet in sister. enjoy the freedom and after the deal at the bbq or after party. then rock it back on.
@95J9PCR2yrs2Y
Yes, but the value of religious symbols and their role in society should be questioned.
@fjamalConservative2yrs2Y
No, while it is important to respect and celebrate our heritage, prioritizing assimilation into Canadian culture is important.
@938ZMCQ2yrs2Y
As long as it is not offending the civic ceremonies
@9368W6D2yrs2Y
No, the public practice of any religion should be banned
@8ZZ2TB62yrs2Y
@8YZCDBRNew Democratic3yrs3Y
To immigrate yes they must remove it. Documentation is confidential
@8YYMTXP3yrs3Y
Yes, And ban all religious symbols/attire. Fully separate church and state
@8YV8QCQ3yrs3Y
This should be a case by case basis
@8YT28XJ3yrs3Y
Yes, I believe we should. All cultural traditions should be respected. We could also privately verify their identity privately by a female staff member.
@8XXXYKS3yrs3Y
We all wear masks, I see why not
@8XMLGT43yrs3Y
We need to become more a melting pot rather than multicultural.
Something that you can see their eyes. But I don’t really care.
@8VHQXZP3yrs3Y
If a nun can wear her habit because of religious beliefs, why are we so discriminating against non Christian beliefs?
@8V9WN7N3yrs3Y
Yes, the government should not interfere in religious beliefs.
@8V8GV2L3yrs3Y
Irrelevant, everyone wears face masks now.
@8V58MRJ3yrs3Y
If we could move to fingerprint identification a woman’s right to wear a niqab would not be interfered with. Fingerprint i’d could verify without removing a niqab.
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