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else they are free to return to their home country.

Ever thought about such Muslims who were born in the Netherlands? Where would their home country be?

@Alrik:
The Burqa is not prohibited generally in Germany. But there is inequity regarding religious symbols in schools, I agree.


Generally on topic:
You can conceal weapons without covering your face... that's a rather silly argument. However, being ID-able with having an uncovered face in certain areas is a valid argument in my opinion.
I am not a supporter of burqas and other clothing restrictions in Islam... and I think that most women who actually prefer wearing those clothes would not prefer that if they weren't raised in the deep belief that it is necessary. But I don't think that a legal ban in any way can help anyone (except for the mentioned public areas with security issues where an exact identification has to be possible).


Nigel Powers: "There are only two things I can't stand in this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures... and the Dutch!"