Schools allowed to ban face veils

Originally posted by S&D Etnically superior? That sort of goes against what the West is about, atleast in the US. We give alot of rights to minorities. And since when does a relgion have to do with ethnicity? Our public systems have nothing to do with "Ethnic Superiority". I can't believe thats your arguement for something you don't agree with.

Not the US, Europe. The north Europeans do go around acting like they are ethically superior (just listen to one of Blairs speeches), Americans don't.

Originally posted by S&D Nope, he was right, America belongs to Americans. We accept others to come into our nation, to become apart of us, to add to our culture, but not to change our laws and country to make it one they came from. Religions don't belong in secular buildings, so the head scarf doesn't either.

Americans = The sum of all migrants to America. And there was no niqab ban before now, why should there be after now?



Edited by Omar al Hashim - 22-Mar-2007 at 18:54

Americans = The sum of all migrants to America. And there was no niqab ban before now, why should there be after now?

I don't recall ever seeing anyone wearing a veil in school. I see the head scarf, but a veil is going to far. It serves no purpose at all and will only cause more disruption through discrimnation then anything else. There are no Pros for it, just cons.

I've seen people get picked on for shirts they wore, it's ridiculous what people will tease about. You may be one case, but for something this alien to culture, I positive there will be multiple occasions of discrimination in school.

Are you therefore, saying that a Civic faith is more important than a religious faith. Being Secular is more important than being Religious.

We need to protect people from Religions basically.

There are many things alien to culture that go on in schools, besides religion and veils.

I agree with the rationale that Religion has no place in schools, because of schools being multifaith. I don't disagree that things like prayers in assemblies and other such religious activities are perhaps misplaced in a school. But I seriously believe this shouldn't extend to children hiding their faith.

The issue of Veils vs things like Hair styles I believe can be rationalised based on intent. If kids are using hair style as a form of dissent, then surely those hair styles should be banned, compared to veils which are only ever worn as a representation of faith.

I say lets take it one step further and liberate these females by allowing them to take off the veils too.

I support the ban on face veil. This is not related with Islam and being a Muslim.

Edited by Alparslan - 23-Mar-2007 at 02:31

Alparslan, well said.

Originally posted by Omar al Hashim Not the US, Europe. The north Europeans do go around acting like they are ethically superior (just listen to one of Blairs speeches)

Edited by Reginmund - 23-Mar-2007 at 08:21

As for the face veil issue in schools, I'm a firm believer in school uniforms (not practiced in this country) so it's not hard to make up my mind. Make everyone wear the same and you eliminate issues relating to clothes and fashion, religion, identity or whatever.