yarmulkas, burqa's and large crosses in all public places? And, what would such a ban achieve?
This is a growing debate in some European countries with the most recent one in Amsterdam where the "burqa ban" might be going into effect soon.
2006-11-30 07:09:42 · 9 answers · asked by boston857 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Such a ban would probably not happen in the United States. The first amendment would prevent it. Some lawmaker might try it and it might even get passed into law somewhere in the US, but the courts would slap it down pretty quickly. Law should not dictate how a religion can be observed.
Now, if you are referring to federal, state, or local government being prohibited from having religious displays, then that is already banned by the constitution. The government should have no part in promoting or banning any religion. Even if 99% of the US were the same religion, the government should stay out of the religion business.
2006-11-30 07:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it is difficult to say. Obviously, this is why there is a debate. Honestly, I'd rather not see people wear religious regalia on them in public places. Enforcing it is another issue. It is a sensitive issue. I'm Christian, so let me use Christian symbols as example. I'm not as concerned if regular people (not priests) are asked not wear large crosses. However, I feel differently if the same rule applies to a priest.
I'd much rather ignore what people chose to wear, even if I don't like what they wear. It's just so much easier this way.
2006-11-30 07:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be TOTALLY unconstitutional. It is a violation of the First Ammendment's establishment clause in the truest sense. The first ammendment says:
"CONGRESS shall make NO LAW respecting (or regarding) the establishment of a religion or the free practice thereof..."
The words in parenthese are mine, just to make it a bit easier to understand. To ban worship of any kind by any religion, in any place, for any reason or at any time is unconstitutional.
2006-11-30 07:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Firestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would violate the first amendment. Diversity is what makes America great.
A ban of this nature would only serve to suppress people's beliefs and freedom.
2006-11-30 07:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs J 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am only in favor of a burka ban. And it has nothing to do with freedom of speech.
It has to do with being able to see one's identity, for safety and security purposes.
Don't think so? Walk into a bank with a ski mask on.
2006-11-30 07:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It would violate the 1st amendment in the US. I should violate the law anywhere.
2006-11-30 07:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is ridiculous and do not understand what it is meant to accomplish. Censorship?
2006-11-30 07:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by mitzireeves 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck.
2006-11-30 07:14:37 · answer #8 · answered by Time to Shrug, Atlas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That would be the stupidest thing in the world
Can you say "ACLU"?
2006-11-30 07:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋