Lifting The Veil of Dignity ?

Yesterday came the news that France might impose a total ban on Burqa, or full-face veil on the ground that such practices hurts the dignity of women.

Of all the French intellectuals and their remarkable artistic ingenuity, this is the pretext they chose to put forward?

It might not be a common sight culturally in Malaysia, or even in France or Greater Europe, but it could be that of tourists from the Gulf States. So we must ask where the statistics and studies that support such proposition are.

I appreciate the sense of security that rooted much in our society. It would be terrifying to be in a petrol station or a bank where some bikers walks in with their helmet on. Or a Burqa. If it’s a public space, then it’s somewhat reasonable if they want to have a certain instruction.

Or this could be purely seasonal perhaps due to the volcanic eruptions and it’s actually recommended for health reasons.

Whatever it is, these women whom wearing burqa deserves equal respect. To some extent, they must have worn it voluntarily and by doing this, they practices exemplary self-restraint.

We all should. Not wearing burqa but self-restraint.

France has always been a secular state and I admire that. Sometimes their actions are misunderstood as prejudice. They always active in finding a common ground, underlining focus towards a ‘French identity’, and they ensure very much of total equality or liberty. That’s why in France, you wouldn’t find a public swimming pool allows women-only sessions, because this serves only minority.  

So, Mr. Sarkozy, what’s next on the agenda, ban on veil by Nuns ?

If there’s still any dignity left in you, how about addressing prostitution ?

Further Reading :
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/foreign-prostitutes-flood-into-france-648202.html