France + Laws
By srpkinja
@srpkinja (375)
Canada
March 31, 2009 4:39pm CST
We were having a discussion today in one of my World Issues classes and we stumbled on the topic about France and one of their laws.
They passed a law, a number of years ago stating that, while living in France you are a Frenchman first and everything else must come second, such as religion.
Now, since this is law, everyone must follow this rule, which states that you women are not allowed to wear a hijab, if have a cross on, it must not be visible, the jewish population is not allowed to wear yarmulkes, which are just some of the things that can not be worn in public. The people wanting to seek refuge in France do not like this law and think it should be changed, along with a few other people in my class.
My question is, do you agree with France? Is this the best way to stay away from religious issues? Should France allow it's citizens to have religious freedom or should new immigrants coming to France just consider going somewhere else?
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4 responses
@Colmuc (707)
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31 Mar 09
I have never heard of this. Does it also apply to visitors?
They can, I suppose, pass whatever laws they want. It was a really bold step to take and I grudgingly admire them for it but it is not a country I would consider living in for many reasons. Anyone who wants to live there should be prepared to accept what ever laws apply or stay away.
@cobrateacher (8432)
• United States
31 Mar 09
Faith is the most importathing to a lot of people. How could they agree to these oppressive laws? France might be attempting to avoid unpleasant religious squabbles, but I would expect any thinking person to leave France out of even the briefest of travel itineraries. To live there and see this happening, even though I'm not overtly religious, would be too painful. As in their hatred of all that is not French, they're just about obscene!
