french government bans the burqa.what do u think?

Maybe some people here are confusing the burqa with the hijab. There is nothing in the Koran that requires a woman to wear a burqa, it only requires women to dress modestly. The burqa is a symbol of oppression of women. Where it is worn women also cannot go to school, go out in public with a man who is not her husband or relative. They will be beaten or killed. The supporters of the burqa will try to tell you the women do it out of choice, and it is required by Islam. They are perverting their faith to justify their misogyny. I ask any woman here, would you willingly dress like this?

I think this is a violation of privacy. The International human rights must review this speech of president sarcozy. But on the other. I think president Sarcozy, have something good intentions on this matter. He reminds to those country that have a little respect on the rights of women. He intent to criticize Iran, government in this way of his voice. We all know that wearing burqas, is also a violation of freedom of expression, violation of privacy against women. But If the women chooses to wear burqas, let them do it. But to force them to wear it, that is against freedom of their rights to equal protection of human dignity.

Sarkozy also said 'In our country, we cannot accept that women be prisoners behind a screen, cut off from all social life, deprived of all identity.' That is an oppinion of his and many people will dissagree with him on that, so I think he is wrong to make such a statement. You can't force people to have individuality etc, just as you shouldn't force people to be the same as everyone else. The western world is all about choice, for him to do this is a step backwards. However that said, some people may not chose to wear the Burqa but are expected to by their community. But I'm sure he's not that concerned about these people really, he's more concerned about the image of France as a whole.

This is an example of his conservative reactionism hiding under the veil (pun intended) of liberal womanism. I would be more interested in his reasoning if he was saying it was a security thing: like banning ski masks, hoodies and robes. I'd still oppose him, but at least I could give him some credit for the argument. He sure isn't doing this for the women in question. More likely this is a lame attempt to do something, anything, to oppose Islam, and make himself feel better.

Its an individual right's and no one can bother us in doing it.As my suggestion would be banning burqa in educational institutions like colleges and school .Thats it other than that its an issue of individuals to individuals no one can neither interfere or bother us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

france is a pretty nice place - even if they're a pain about speaking the language... i speak it so aint bothered but i've noticed people from say greece get a pretty hard time there

I think it's wrong to ban something outright like that. I think if someone chooses to wear it or not is their decision and shouldn't be banned.

I agree, banning the burqa seems too invasive of individual rights. It's not much different than having laws requiring women to wear them.

No, i'm going to have to say that I SUPPORT President Sarkozy on this one. He did the right thing in banning the Burqa because i've been reading on these sites here: http://www.jihadwatch.org/ http://thereligionofpeace.com/ ...that Europe's going through Islamification, meaning that Islam's already overtaking some European countries. Take a look at the United Kingdom. Some of their areas are dangerous, no-go zones, and they've implemented that dreadful Sharia law, mmeaning that they're implementing this medieval, Middle Ages law over normal, logical laws, that call for stonings, amputations, beheadings, all those things that violate human rights, especially for women. I certainly don't want to live under this Sharia law. Think of it this way: you let in a group of Islamic Muslims into your home, thinking it's the right and politically correct thing to do. However, as youre serving your Muslim guests, soon they'll start taking advantage of you, asking for more and more, and giving them special treatment over your non-Muslim guests. If you keep giving them what they want, theyll keep demanding more and more from you until their demands are ridiculous, and they're ordering YOU, the host, around. They'll keep bossing you around until they overtake your home. They'll keep doing this and if you don't give them what they want, they'll thrash, smash and trash your house. Remember, you are the HOST. They are your GUESTS. It's YOUR house, not theirs. You can boot them out if they don't get their act together. Don't let them bully and boss your around until you give into their demands. Sometimes Political correctness and multiculturalism can stab you in the back when dealing with terrorists and extremists, especially when dealing with Islamists and (Wahhabi) Muslims today. It's the same thing with France's Sarkozy. He doesn't have to capitulate to the Islamists and extremists. It takes courage and good political incorrectness to stand up for what you believe in, and that's something that I APPLAUD him for. Once again, take a look at these sites to take a closer look at the other, more darker side of Islam: http://www.jihadwatch.org/ http://thereligionofpeace.com/

I think they have the right to wear what they want but in certain things they should not. In the UK - Bradford - a policewoman was murdered when she responded to a robbery. The man showed up on CCTV cameras but then could not be found. He left the country dressed as a muslim woman using a womans passport - yes everything on the passport picture was covered but the eyes. Why bother with a picture at all. I think the French President is right in some of this - if they don't want to comply then let them go back to their own country.

I think the French President beginning to play unfair with other culture. It is so unfair to our Muslim brothers and sisters to be deprived with such customs. We have so many Muslim here in the Philippines and we have no restrictions in wearing their garments because that's part of their basic freedom rights in the society so it should be respected.

I believe that if women feel good convering themselves from to to bottom it is there right and part of their reigion, who are we to get involved and tell them what to wear.

Hi, I think the president felt threat over the burqa! Or else, why should one ban it? He should respect other religion and customs too. Burqa has been worn for decades by the muslim women. They have the right to wear what they like!

I think you are right,though the French president come into the policy into effect,it may bring out some nagitive effect ,his purpose maybe want to keep the culture in the country pour,we should understand in some degree,but if necessary,if it's really or discimination,people can call for cancelling the policy after all,we should protect our rights

Burkha is sign of a control of men over women.But french government should encourage women to throw it rather than imposing their own decision on people.Imposing government decision on civilians may cause opposite effect.