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To: therut

The burka is more like gang insignia than anything to do with religion, and in many part of the muslim world, going uncovered means rape, beatings, and murder.

Ban the burka


5 posted on 10/17/2006 10:42:37 AM PDT by tkathy (The Real Republican (RR) way is sticking to the issues and not finger pointing.)
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To: tkathy

Veils and burkas and the like are usually FORCED upon muslim women. Some may say it is a choice, but if you knew your husband would beat or whip you, then you will say whatever you have to to avoid the abuse. I've known many muslim women at various universities and I have never heard a single one say they want to cover their heads, faces or bodies to please muslim men. When I ask them, they often say they like to wear modest clothing and they like the fabrics from the middle east, but they don't like being told by men what to wear or to cover their faces.


12 posted on 10/17/2006 11:20:16 AM PDT by Kirkwood
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