Posted: 8/22/2016 Revised: 7/11/2017 Updated: 8/23/2016
Which Time Do We Live In?
Do we live in the 16th year of the 21st century or in some other, historical time? Have we never left the Dark Ages or have we all forgotten about the Enlightenment?
Western Women Past & Present
Western women only a hundred years ago were also wearing something like full body cover when they were going swimming. They were barely showing their legs or arms in public not to mention any part of their chest.
Today, women are allowed to to appear almost undressed in public. Thus, why would women not be allowed to cover up?
In a free and open society, any woman (or man) has the right to cover up her (his) body as much as they want to as well as to uncover it if she (he) wishes to do so. Ramifications for doing so is another subject.
Religious Freedom
The exercise and practice of religious freedom is to be respected!
Exceptions
However, if a person abuses a Burka for criminal activities or purposes, the person should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Punishment should not be light.
If a woman is forced or violently made to wear a Burka against her will, the perpetrator should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Punishment should not be light.
Don’t be fooled by exaggerated claims that women wearing burqa are oppressed by their husbands and male relatives
Epilogue
As time goes by, I venture to guess, that wearing a Burka in public will largely disappear. Patience is difficult!
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