Wearing burqas and niqabs is not about modesty; the garments are symbols of female subjugation and cultural separatism that need to be shown the exit. Reform-minded Muslims — both those who promote bans and those who prefer gentler means of persuasion — play a crucial role in this fight and should be bolstered however possible...

Interesting – and powerful – selection of comments in support of the French burqa ban from various Western Muslims, brought together here.

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2 responses to “Asphyxiating Veil of Ignorance”

  1. Ben David Avatar
    Ben David

    are you aware of the other meaning of “veil of ignorance” from the work of Tom Rawls?

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  2. Mick H Avatar
    Mick H

    You mean John Rawls? Yes (well OK, I’ve just looked it up), though I don’t see it has any relevance here.

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