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Mo Matik wrote:
I hear you sir. But all I am saying is that each country has its own customs/ culture. They have the right to enact a law reflecting their beliefs. To the best of my understanding, contemporary European society is struggling with a growing immigrant population and their conservative beliefs (I am not referring to Muslims only) versus their secular, liberal ideals. Albeit the law is discriminatory due to its target, it is not necessarily wrong. France, as a European nation, has a certain history which they have the right to protect. If people do not agree, they can relocate or respect the rules. I agree, this IS OFFENSIVE to Islamic women, but it is also right from the perspective of the French.
Why classify Saudi Arabia as oppressive? It is only oppressive from a western point of view. It has its rules and laws. One can either choose to obey it or not. My uncle worked in Saudi Arabia and my aunt HAD to wear a hijab/ long clothing or she could not leave the house. After a month she decided it was not for her and bounced while my uncle worked there. That is all I am saying. I am not classifying one nation as free or another oppressive - I am simply stating that each nation has its customs/ rules/ laws and people who migrate their can either tolerate it and if they cannot LEAVE.
Also, do not bring up TRULY fascist regimes/ nations in this argument. Their is a level of torment where HUMAN RIGHTS apply. Asking people of a FOREIGN culture to remove a piece of clothing that they hold sacred DOES NOT under any circumstances covered under human rights.