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Originally Posted by firenze
I think you didn't read the statement from Muslim Council of France, they welcome it.  |
I think you didn't read the article correctly. The French Council for the Muslim Religion condemned the ban as a measure that could potentially, "deepen social rifts and threaten civil liberties."
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Originally Posted by firenze
Care to explain me what kind a difference revolution bought for Iranian people? Look at the streets today, its state oppression going on against the will of people. If you think elite can come to streets and fight .. then you are wrong. The problem of Iran is bullshyt of mullaah-ism and it will be brought down today or tomorrow. Just wait n see..
by the way your comparing of Iran with France on burkha issue just make me laugh |
On a historical point, the Iranian ban on the chador was in place briefly during the 1940's during the reign of the Shah's father. The Shah was actually the one who revoked the ban, preferring instead to encourage liberalization of purdah practices through the examples set by his family and associates.
Getting back to the main point...I don't wear a burqa, or cover my head for that matter. But if I wish to do so, then it's my decision to make...not Mr. Sarkozy's or any other politician's. How, pray tell, is Iran or Saudi Arabia's forced purdah any differed from France's forced unveiling? Both represent the government overstepping its role and interfering with basic personal freedoms. If I want to wear a burqa, it should be my decision. If I want to wear a miniskirt, it should be my decision as well...and I would appreciate it if people like you didn't try to undermine my right to dress myself as I see fit.
I'd also like to point out that in many conservative, predominantly lower class families, purdah is a woman's only ticket to an education. There are plenty of conservative women who pursue an active role in the world outside their homes because they can do so in purdah, simultaneously respecting their personal beliefs (even if it isnt specifically mentioned in the Qoran) and actively participating in the society around them.
Don't patronizingly inform us that we're being oppressed, and then in the same breath attempt to further strip us of our right to independently decide how we dress ourselves.