Yess--People are finally getting it! These ridiculous looking things are completely degrading to women, and nobody should have to wear them! Better yet, as a sign of freedom for females, we don't think anyone should be able to wear one by choice. Yes we said that.
The L.A. Times is one of several sources to report that today the French Parliament approved a ban on wearing face-covering veils in public places. The legislation is expected to have no opposition in the Senate, where it will be voted on in September. Another important person strongly in favor of the ban is President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is quoted as saying that the full veil "hurts the dignity of women, and is not acceptable in French society." The Times report said that the French President has used an accelerated legislative process to get the ban passed. If approved by the Senate later this year, the ban could be effective in the Spring.
Oh and one part of the legislation that we really like: Anyone convicted of forcing someone else to wear the full veil would be fined $37,900 (€29,900) and receive a 1-year jail sentence!
A smaller fine would be handed out to individuals who ignore the ban and wear the veil. Aside from having to pay they could also be required to attend citizenship classes.
Hopefully every other country takes note of this and does the same thing.
Source:
The L.A. Times. French National Assembly approves ban on face veils. July 13, 2010.
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