Cannes burkini ban triggers outrage

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36. But are they the garments of a religion? I doubt the Koran dictates swimwear.

They are a symbol of subjugation. Should that be 'encouraged' by turning a blind eye? Hey, it's none of my business and anyways, I can't prove anything.

And don't Muslim countries ban clothing worn by foreigners that they disapprove of?

You will never know if a woman chooses to wear restrictive, uncomfortable clothing on the beach. But that's sort of the point, too. Not knowing and doing nothing means not caring. You can't go into every Muslim home and determine for yourself if a relationship is without abuse. But you can ban a symbol that is far too often seen as a red flag of abuse.

These two worlds will never, I think, be integrated. It's why Europeans basically conquered the world. A very different mindset. Not perfect by any means. But mandating small changes like this, however, at least sends a message that change is inevitable. And as I said elsewhere in this thread, other symbols of religion (which burkas are not, I believe) are not as in-your-face. There is a difference. If conflict will inevitably arise because of one symbol, we can do nothing and hope for the best. Or we can do something and hope for the best.
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