[Impala64ssa]

Good for the French on this one.

[CodeToad]

Wow. Who knew the frogs could be so smart?

[Palio di Siena]

I am as offended by burka wearing bitches as blacks are by the confederate flag.

[posterchild]

But there’s nothing that guarantees anyone the right to practice his religion on someone else’s property...

How many bakers have been forced to follow their customer's religious beliefs within the baker's property?

[GingisK]

Good for the French on this one.

I agree. They show a lot more backbone than the US.

[UCANSEE2]

[SevenofNine]

Too bad original Phantom of Opera Lon Chaney Sr wasn’t around these days

[Pontiac]

But there’s nothing that guarantees anyone the right to practice his religion on someone else’s property, so maybe following France’s lead on this one in the private sector is a better way to go than walking on politically correct eggshells. We Americans seem seem to be experts at that when it comes to all things Islam.

I am certainly baffled by all of the concessions that have been made to Islam in this country in the past decade or so.

For example allowing Muslim cab drivers to refuse customers who have dogs or have recently consumed alcohol because of religious beliefs.

However Christian business owners can not refuse homosexual customers for similar reasons.

Seems there is a double standard for religious convictions going on in this country of late.

[Former Proud Canadian]

"About five million Muslims live in France..."

They're in trouble.

[Mrs. Don-o]

I don't think the Burka ban is a restriction on a public symbol of "religious orientation." If so they would have to ban kippahs and cross pendants.

It's a restriction on clothing that covers the face and prevents facial identification.

Shouldn't matter if its a burka or a balaclava or a Halloween mask that looks like Ronald McDonald or George W. Bush or Daffy Duck. Or a ski mask or a scarf. You don't hide your face in public.

[hinckley buzzard]

France has a history of trying jealously to guard against foreign adulteration of their culture. This is more a cultural statement than a religious issue. But good for France, standing up for some cultural integrity.

[NorthstarMom]

So...how do they hold their smart phones without the head covering? All of them here keep it tucked in on their ear.

[Chode]

whats the over/under for when the goathumpers burn the place down???

[jiggyboy]

there’s nothing that guarantees anyone the right to practice his religion on someone else’s property

I don't think we want to beat the drums too loudly on this belief, do we? No cross necklaces at work? No reading of your own bible at the coffee shop?

[Sicon]

Strange days indeed when the French (the FRENCH!) have more balls than America.

[Brother Cracker]

[PROCON]

[rawcatslyentist]

The U.S. has not implemented a similar ban because of First Amendment considerations,

BS! It's because our "representatives" represent Saudi concerns first!

[BenLurkin]

“La Traviata”

Odd, just five minutes ago I was listening to a recording of Siempre Libera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnKuht1ST-I

And if instrumental music is your thing, there is the haunting and evocative overture: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53x5zwEp3cY

[BlueNgold]

Burning cars begin in .... 3 ..... 2 .....

[tumblindice]

Charles Martel’s spiritual heirs. Viva la France!