Is ban on veils not a slap on the face of secular free liberal and democratic society.?

Question

why is the veil issue being politicised too much. I was made to believe that democratic, secular and the so-called free and liberal societies guaratees freedom of choice. banning the use of head gear or scarf infringies on basic human rights of choice, especially if it does not pose threat to public security.
Even though public interest supercides individual's in matters that pose threat to national security, matters that are purely based on cultural-religious beliefs and world outlook shouldn't and must not in any way curtail individuals god given and constitutionally enshrined right to choice, I believe. It seems that this is a forceful imposition one's belief and out look on the other.

Answer 1

The banning of anything is tyranny. When governments have the say about what their people can and cannot do , think or not think,or limits their choices and options it violates basic human rights.

People should never be afraid of their governments, Governments should always be afraid of the people....Voltaire

Answer 2

There have been a number of limitations on religious practice in free societies. Use of hallucinogenic drugs is part of some native american religious practices, that's banned in the US. Polygamy was removed from Mormon as a condition of Utah's statehood. Santeria isn't allowed to sacrifice chickens in the US.

The veil seems to me to be a total no brainer. If certain people don't want anyone to see their faces, they should stay at home or only go out at night, but you simply don't have the right to wear a mask into any place where security is a concern. All government buildings and private buildings qualify for that. Most taxicab drivers are concerned for their own safety, as well. Police officers have the right to positively identify drivers.

No one is saying don't wear the veil, at least not in the US, for that would be an imposition of belief, as you said. However, to demand that we overlook the fact that masked people are trying to get through security would be to impose your own beliefs on the rest of us.

Answer 3

The reason that veils are being banned is because you cant see who is under the veil so it is a security problem. What is to stop some mad man from dressing up like a girl and by using the veil can hide who they are. Men that think that a woman needs to be covered up like that are really saying that they cant handle looking at a woman's face without loosing control. Beautiful things shouldn't be hi den. I really doubt that the women like having to wear those things anyway. Why don't the men wear one if they like them so much? Some religious beliefs are not always the best things in the world. Example of one is circumcising the young girls.

Answer 4

No one is against ban on veils without reason. Too many misuse or abuse has happened under the veil forcing the govt to take pro active step to safe guard the lives of its citizens.
Religion being a personal thing, people wearing the veil should also understand that its misuse is affecting other people's life & they should also ensure not to make too big a hue n cry for the issuse ( UK School teacher ) out of it.
Everyone's religion says 1001 things to do / not to do , but as we live in a multi cultural, multi socio societies, adjustments have to be made.

Answer 5

that's purely a knee-jerk, xenophobic, reaction - and a terrible idea. it doesn't remember if we assume of the veils are a terrible idea, or offensive to women, or inspite of the actuality that. the girls in question should be allowed to educate their lifestyle. i'm truly shocked that a usa in Europe, of all places, would even evaluate this type of regulation it truly is concentrated at a particular ethnic crew. became WW2 truly that in the previous? Have we already forgotten its painful classes? We have already got the extremists claiming that the West is appealing in a cultural conflict hostile to Islam. that's actually one of their huge speaking factors to recruit extra contributors. Now seem at this idea, plus the Swiss ban on Minarets for Islamic Mosques, and the British banning the crew Islam4UK, and tell me that there is no longer a established persecution of Muslims happening right here, or that this one way or the different isn't like the persecution of the Gypsies, or the Jews.

Answer 6

No one is banning the veil. The only thing is out of respect of the laws in most cultures that require everyone to not have their faces covered. Why should anyone be excluded from that law because of religion? You can wear the veil, just why is there a need to cover your face there by becoming a non-person.

Answer 7

For once I'm all in favour of a gouvernment measure, albeit not for the reasons given by them.
Islam does not force women to cover themselves completely, that's jealous husbands/concerned families.
If I went to a Muslim country, or any other, I would dress in a manner not to offend the locals' ideas of modesty.
Now my ideas of equality are deeply offended whenever I see a Muslim man with his head uncovered, which is also against Islamic prescriptions, accompanied by a woman swathed in black veils, and I don't see any reason why I should have to put up with what I consider an affront against the values held in My society and by myself.

Answer 8

What people don't understand is that the veil that Muslim women wear is just because of that: their religious beliefs. Of course a ban wouldn't be a concern to most, many are non-Muslim and several of them are anti-Muslim. To them, making it illegal for the women to wear their veils is like forcefeeding them alcoholic drinks, simply because they feel that strong about it. Amazing these are the same people who are whining about prayer in school. And this has NOTHING to do with Sharia law, this is all about the relgious practices of the Muslims.

Answer 9

It is, actually-----but muslim clergy dont help things any for you guys who practice the religion.

I remember watching a talkshow on BBC after the 7-11 bombings in england---with englands senior most muslim cleric- and the guy had the balls to say it was"not wrong"- that anything his Muslim brothers" did would get his whole support.

The actual problem here is that there is a double standard that is being practised by muslims---anything that makes them suffer is wrong, and if their freedom is restricted, it needs to be revoked regardless of sins commited.

Answer 10

I am not Muslim but I think banning veils is wrong. I am curious, how they handle this issue in Muslim countries when there is a need for security. Do they have a female police officer check under the veil?