Posted on 08/12/2016 2:21:53 PM PDT by NoLibZone
The mayor of Cannes in southern France has banned full-body swimsuits known as "burkinis" from the beach, citing public order concerns.
David Lisnard said they are a "symbol of Islamic extremism" and might spark scuffles, as France is the target of Islamist attacks.
France is on high alert following a series of incidents including July's truck attack in nearby Nice.
Anyone caught flouting the new rule could face a fine of €38 (£33).
They will first be asked to change into another swimming costume or leave the beach.
Nobody has been apprehended for wearing a burkini in Cannes since the edict came into force at the end of July.
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The elites do not want to be inconvenienced by their own policies
Well Done, Cannes! It’s just the beginning!
I agree entirely. As a former liberal I look at it thus; Conservatism is Mom and Dad and the nice home in the suburbs. Liberalism is when Mom and Dad go away for the weekend and the kids are in charge. I think you can imagine what happens next.
Yep, Clooney and DiCaprio, put your money where your mouths are.
While a part of me is cautiously happy that finally non Muslims are paying back Islamic religious introlerance with their own introlerance of Islamic culture, the other part of me just ecstatic about it.
I wish I could remember it.
Expect other good things to follow.
Yup, you got it. And all of that would be just two hours after Mom and Dad left.
Brigitte Bardot will be there in bikini, maybe...
Brigitte Bardot, bless her, but she will be 82 next month.
She could appear in a long sleeved gown suitable to her age & still be quite lovely.
Alex Jones calls them “Teletubbies.”
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