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marybourg

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2. Extreme conditions call for extreme measures. No one is happy about having

Thu Apr 23, 2020, 10:15 AM

Apr 2020

to wear masks, but men and women alike are suffering the discomfort.

By contrast, Muslim women weren’t living in extreme conditions. The streets were generally safe for them to have walked on u covered. What they were doing was to exhibit their status as chattel in their religion, and it was offensive to the majority society, especially to those who worked hard to equalize the status of women over many decades. If that be a “phobia”, so be it.

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Remember all the fuss about Muslim women wearing face coverings like burkas & niqabs? [View all] yaesu Apr 2020 OP

Yes. Where are all the little Polly Hennessey Apr 2020 #1

Extreme conditions call for extreme measures. No one is happy about having marybourg Apr 2020 #2

Wow. Just wow. quaint Apr 2020 #4

You say it best: Wow, just wow. jrthin Apr 2020 #7

I agree with this. Of course, everyone should be treated with kindness and respect... Beakybird Apr 2020 #5

I think you missed the point. nt yaesu Apr 2020 #8

Don't. You are blaming the women victims, even though some prefer burkas and niqabs, most don't. nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2020 #9

I think your post has been misconstrued by a few. Ferrets are Cool Apr 2020 #11

Wow. Just wow. Merlot Apr 2020 #3

I See a Bill Mahr Face Mask Fashion Show in Our Future Stallion Apr 2020 #6

I find no comparison with religious garments and this pandemic LakeArenal Apr 2020 #10

K&R ck4829 Apr 2020 #12