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Amanpour viewers continued commenting on the partial ban of the burqa initiative in France. While the people that opposed to the ban felt that this initiative would strip Muslims of their “religious rights,” the supporters stated that outsiders settling in foreign countries should abide to the that country’s laws. Additionally, a European lawmaker declared, “Nobody could claim the right to look at others without being seen.” Overall, mixed commentary was received weighing religious and political beliefs for the most part.
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If Europe is willing to take precedence of denying its own citizens from their basic right of freedom of worship, religion, dress-code or dietary preference; this will only work against its own interest & ultimately to its own demise. This european decision calls for all muslim countries to impose a dietary ban on pork, even a dress code banning shorts & bikinis or sun bathing in public places&total ban on alcohol for all europeans & christians visiting or living in the middle east. Supported by severe prison sentences for any offender. lts time for France to remember that it was these very sons of hijab wearing minorities that liberated europe from its Nazi enemies. Now these same very minorities will soon act & rise as bitter enemies of their own country.
Very important story from Belgrade: Serbia's parliament apologizes for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of 8,000 Moslem men and boys. I covered the Bosnia war. That massacre was the worst in Europe since World War Two. Top Bosnian Serbs were indicted for crimes against humanity and genocide afterward. Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is now on trial at the Hague.
The lawmakers' apology is a major step towards healing the wounds of that war, and bringing Serbia one step closer to the European Union. But to fully end its former-pariah status, Serbia must arrest Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb military commander during the war. He has been a fugitive for the past 14 years.
As France proceeded forward toward its partial ban on the burqa and a European lawmaker declared that the Muslim veil was a symbol of political Islam, Amanpour viewers’ emotions ran high. While many avidly defended their posture based on religion, some thought this was a positive change.
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Hi Ms Amanpour,
About the discussion that proposed banning of the Muslim veil in France, when I met my wife in Kuwait, she wore the traditional scarf (hijab) and the traditional women's robe. She was a practicioner of Islam and I didn't allow that to prevent me from getting to know her. One of the reasons I went to Kuwait was in response to 911. Being an American, I wanted to contribute towards the pursuit of those responsible. So, I served as an armed security officer at a military base there. However, despite my wife being a Muslim and the events of 911, I was able to remain open minded and respectful of Muslims as individuals which is how I judged my wife. However, what makes this much more interesting is the fact I am an Atheist. Nonetheless, because I judged my wife as an individual and not based on her religion, I proceeded with my intention to marry her which is what I did, less than a year later after my arrival in Kuwait. And, I have no regrets til this day, almost 7 years later. I share this with you to illustrate the fact people of different beliefs can function successfully in relationships as well as marriage. My wife and I love each other for the things we do for each other and not our opposing faith or my lack thereof. However, insofar as the burqua issue itself, having a security background, I do understand some of the concerns law enforcement may have. Therefore, I believe through education, perhaps law enforcement, government, and religious leaders can come together to discuss those concerns and derive at ways of dealing with the issues short of banning or prohibiting a practitioner of Islam from wearing the traditional clothing or headdress. In turn, the person who chooses to wear these articles should be understanding and willing to comply out of respect for the concern of their fellow citizens or host nation. Of course, to accomplish this, they must be also willing to open their minds as well and listen objectively.
Sincerely,
S. Mitchell
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