Re: Dutch Cabinet moves toward burqa ban
Originally Posted by
Sahasranama
The real threat are the terrorists, but these laws do not affect them. Terrorists don't wear burqas.
The issue is how much is the move motivated by anti-Islamism and how much is motivated by pure western chauvanism. If I had not had any issue with Islam, I would have opposed Burqa ban or any such move. I believe much of it is motivated by european cultural chauvanism and in that case 2morrow they may ban sareers.
Also practically it is debatable how much good it will do to demotivate Islamism. Banning things make people do these things more. While the difference between a moderate and radical Islamist is very fuzzy at best, taking away the burka will surely make them more radical.
However, if the Dutch take a clear stand against Islam itself and not just the burqa - and based on humanistic grounds and not the church, it would be good news.
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