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The new regulations that some European countries felt the need to implement such as the ban of the Burka generated an overwhelming response among the Amanpour audience. An intense debate took place regarding the ban of the Burka and extreme opinions were expressed. The majority described Muslims’ disapproval of the banning as hypocritical because according to most, the Muslim religion freely exercised the ban of other religions in their countries of residence and when foreigners visited their countries, “women had to dress like Muslim women.” Additionally, it was mentioned that France had every right to determine the way people could dress in their country and some commented “It is strange that there isn't many women in Burka on Facebook talking about THEIR wants...but we hear their men talking, thinking, seeing, feeling, living for them!!” The minority disagreed and thought Muslims had the right to cover up “their women” in any country.
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How much sense does it make to rebuild Port-au-prince on a fault that is sure to suffer another earthquake sometime in the future? Same sense it makes, I guess, to rebuild New Orleans below sea (river) level. In my opinion, absolutely none.
Ivan
Florence, Alabama
Dear Christiane,
If Turkey has a problem with the headscarf, isn't it understandable that European nations have a problem with chadours, burquas, et al? I do not think this is either fearmongering or fanatacism. It is a reaction to extremism that goes against the established norm in the society in which we live, Having come to Greece in 1970 as a young woman raised in the USA, I found it a bit baffling to see why My wearing a mini skirt or a pants/tunic outfit was unacceptable, but I went along with the norm since it was MY choice to live in Greece. And I see no reason why the siyuation of muslim women is any different. Had I not been able to fit in, it would have been concumbent on me to leave.
Maureen
Dear Amanpour,
I watched your program regarding the bourka, as a Muslim leaving in Europe i found that appeling.Europe musst always go by what the muslim say but for a change why the muslim countries never accept other religion and let them practice they own religion and build a church like the old days and may be we will get on much better. For the last couple years i don't say that i am muslim because i am so embarrassed even though i live with a catholic.
Nez
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Yasser Ahmed Basaad it is stange when we talk about human right, and democracy while, muslim women do not get there rights in France to select the way they want to dress, you talk about freedom while muslims are not allowed to practice there religion frely, the is no harm in veil, but what is harm is when women wear bikin and walk in street.
Azarin Sadegh It is strange that there isn't many women in Burqa on Facebook talking about THEIR wants...but we hear their men talking, thinking, seeing, feeling, living for them!!
Plus, letting be brainwashed shouldn't be a sign of independant critical thinking! BTW, I am Iranian-American but I lived in France for 12 years!
Alors je peut parler le Francais (mais un peu rouille), si ca vous convient mieux mesdames! Mais je voudrais bien entendre les point de vue des femmes en France...:-)
Lyn Wambui Nkalubo It would be right if they banned the wearing of veil.if you visit any arab country you have to dress like them and its a must as a woman they dont care if your christian or not besides if you visit my house you dont tell me what to do in my house you follow the rules i have set down in my house so if europe countries dont want the veil so be it.
Fatima Fatoom Rabbani Whatever happened to FREEDOM OF RELIGION?? Islam is part of EUROPE just like Tarig Ramadan mentioned. I think your program was biased because you brought two individuals who are FOR the ban and ONLY one individual who is against the ban. Hirsi's argument was completely off topic.