i dont think US should go the French route. It run counter to freedom.
You know, it's sort of been a tradition here.
ML/NJ
People are not allowed to walk around in public in robes that cover them from head to toe (unless they’re Muslim).
Why the special treatment for Muslims?
No, having a woman totally cover herself to become anonymous, ... in our society ... is COUNTER to FREEDOM. I frankly "enjoy" seeing people from other countries walking around the streets of Atlanta wearing their traditional outfits. Good for them, and good for the FREEDOM we have here that they can basically dress as they like. But a totally covering burka is one step too far ... If I put on a black ski mask, black sweater and pants and walked into the grocery store, I'd probably be arrested. Let them have their traditions, but HERE our tradition is that we look people in the face so we can "see" their smile. It should be against OUR law to cover a person's smile.