2006-10-24 02:21:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
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2006-10-24 02:25:42 · update #1
this question is not regarding everyday dressing. It is about certain instances such as drivers license picture, in court, walking into banks(bank rules), etc..
2006-10-24 02:29:08 · update #2
This is a great question. I think everyone should have the right to practice whatever religious beliefs they want. That being said, if a woman refuses to show her face for a drivers license or ID photo, the license/ID should not be issued.
2006-10-24 02:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No I do not think they should come to Canada and expect to walk around covered from head to toe.
It is or was ilegal in this country to hide your identity - Haloween is an exception -
If any one else did it they would suspect you of bank robbery and you'd have questions to answer.
What is the point of moving to a new country if all you intend to do is bring the old country here ?
If thats the way you want to live and dress - fine I am all for it - just do it elsewhere.
And no Turbins are not part of a police uniform. If you can't abide by the rules don't participate .
I have an aversion to wearing neon yellow X's on my back - I won't join the road crew and ask them to change the uniform after I get there I will find a job I can do while obeying the rules of that job ....
What a concept huh ? Obey the rules or go elsewhere where your behiour is aceptable
2006-10-24 09:32:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a Muslim in America, i can understand the need to be able to clearly identify all people in certain places and situations, Like airports and train station etc. For one thing, nowhere is it stated in the Quran that women must cover their faces. To cover ones hair is one thing but dressing like ninjas is another. That is 3rd world chauvinism at it's worst. Allah has stated the equality of men and women in the Quran. I don't see these wife beating so-called Muslim men covering their faces, so no I think the propagating of this ridiculous out dated practice is wrong. We who are Muslim have no more desire to be blown up (or shouldn't at least ) by some fanatical Wahhabi than anyone else. .
2006-10-24 09:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
In a country that is supposed to have the freedom to practice your religion as you wish that is a tough one. If you look at both sides they both have an equally good argument, especially with regard to a drivers license. For a drivers license theyshould remove their veil.
Maybe they can get a woman to take the picture then. It is part of their religion and is part of respecting their bodies.
2006-10-24 10:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like everything in this country, we make no lawws restricting freedom religion or the free practice thereof...if she needs to be searched, a female officer can do it. My understanding is that men aren't allowed to see her. On the second part of that, I would like to say that if your religion respects only muslim law, and not the secular law in America, then you, as a muslim, shouldn't be suing somebody in civil court to settle your disputes. You can't have it both ways...
2006-10-24 09:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I have seen alot of different styles in the city..punk, goth, covered heads, preps, kids with baggy pants, and hoods covering most of their faces...who am I to tell someone, other than myself how to dress!
This is simply a matter of respect for ones culture, God, and family, it is not anyones elses business...if we start banning veils, what about all the young boys who cover their faces with their sweat-shirt hoods, I find this much more disturbing!
What next, no ski masks in the winter..or no white after labor day!
We have enough to worry about other than personal styles..no laws please!
2006-10-24 09:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by kat k 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the law was set for security purposes than no. If they don't like it don't go there. They have the right to practice their religion just like the government has the duty to provide security.
2006-10-24 09:33:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like many women today customs change over time .
75 years ago if you walked into a church all women had there heads covered.
2006-10-24 09:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by playtoofast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in the freedom of religion. For identification purposes, I could see lifting the veil for a few seconds, but otherwise, I don't think this is some thing the government should be regulating.
2006-10-24 09:25:19 · answer #9 · answered by Huey from Ohio 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, they evither abide by are laws or don't come here. What do you think would happen if a girl walked down a street in Saudi Arabia with a bit of her stomach showing like they do here. She would be arrested and deported immediately
2006-10-24 09:24:24 · answer #10 · answered by 79vette 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋