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53. I honestly don't think you could ever enforce such a law. But burkas do shame others.

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Cannes burkini ban triggers outrage [View all] ucrdem Aug 2016 OP

Posted earlier. Thought it might get some 'attention.' elleng Aug 2016 #1

Thanks! just heard it in the car . . . ucrdem Aug 2016 #2

Telling women what to wear is monumentally wrong. katsy Aug 2016 #103

wow all those men wearing these will no doubt protest. oh wait.... nt msongs Aug 2016 #3

So a non-Muslim man is telling Muslim women what they can and can not wear? ck4829 Aug 2016 #4

The mayor can't do anything about not being Muslim. randome Aug 2016 #8

What is the oswaldactedalone Aug 2016 #5

Thosr burkinis are ugly and look uncomfortable. romanic Aug 2016 #6

If a White Nationalist group frequented beaches, might the same kind of ban apply? randome Aug 2016 #7

When did it become appropriate ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #31

But are they the garments of a religion? I doubt the Koran dictates swimwear. randome Aug 2016 #36

No, the Koran does not dictate swimwear. NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #57

I just think it's a very interesting conundrum. randome Aug 2016 #58

"I doubt that Cannes and surrounding villages ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #65

No, there's been a problem with repeated terrorist attacks in France. randome Aug 2016 #70

Of course. NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #71

It might reduce the odds, that's all. I doubt anyone thinks it's a cure-all. randome Aug 2016 #72

And mandating that all women wear burqas ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #77

It's a paradox that will persist in Western societies. randome Aug 2016 #87

France can do ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #120

France rejects multiculturalism. They have great pride in their French culture Arazi Aug 2016 #102

You do realize that your argument here okasha Aug 2016 #108

I can see that point of view. randome Aug 2016 #109

Deflection okasha Aug 2016 #111

What's the alternative? Armed guards along the beach? randome Aug 2016 #114

"No shirt, no shoes, no service' okasha Aug 2016 #115

Some are state and county laws. randome Aug 2016 #118

Thanks Nance! Jazzgirl Aug 2016 #56

I'd like to wear a bikini in Saudi Arabia. patsimp Aug 2016 #69

Well, first, they might allow women to drive. So...maybe in a few centuries. randome Aug 2016 #75

It breaks my heart to see Shariya Law imposed on a new generation of women Bucky Aug 2016 #9

"Sorry, no more cruxifix necklaces on the beach," said the police officer Coyotl Aug 2016 #10

Good. name not needed Aug 2016 #11

I see your good and raise you a great eissa Aug 2016 #23

Seems like a legal garment . Certainly nothing can be "hidden "and resembles a diving wet suit Person 2713 Aug 2016 #12

I think it's viewed as a promotion of religious ideology in a space that should be ideology-free. randome Aug 2016 #13

And who appointed YOU ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #81

The Mayor of Cannes was appointed to make those kind of decisions. randome Aug 2016 #85

It has nothing to do with "being American". NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #122

There's a very loose garment covering everthing. Not exactly something that PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2016 #28

How does this help? PersonNumber503602 Aug 2016 #14

Are bikinis banned in Muslim countries? randome Aug 2016 #15

Only on public beaches... DetlefK Aug 2016 #101

So the precedent regarding public beaches is already accepted. randome Aug 2016 #106

Quick drying Rustyeye77 Aug 2016 #16

That is just dumb - as dumb as-- packman Aug 2016 #17

I'm a 'Live and Let Live' person Rustyeye77 Aug 2016 #18

brainwashing and cultural pressure will do the trick Skittles Aug 2016 #27

I, too, think it's dumb... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #21

As a water aerobics fan mahina Aug 2016 #25

That flowery design in front just makes me look at her boobs so yeah, not modest Arazi Aug 2016 #20

I am saying this as a boob man... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #22

It's probably there to break up her silhouette. LeftyMom Aug 2016 #33

Other than the hood and the tunic-y bit I'd be totally interested in one of those. LeftyMom Aug 2016 #32

I look at it the other way: FigTree Aug 2016 #19

When did "minding your own business" ever become forbidden? Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #24

The white wingers here are all giddy about this. Hoyt Aug 2016 #26

Great term, never heard it. White wingers. Tremendous. Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #35

I saw someone use it here months ago and thought it was perfect. Hoyt Aug 2016 #39

You think this springs up out of nowhere? randome Aug 2016 #40

Wearing a burqa ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #82

Rightly or wrongly, that's how people see it. randome Aug 2016 #86

I think you've made it clear ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #121

People (predominately women) with lupus marybourg Aug 2016 #29

True, the bikini came into style treestar Aug 2016 #47

Straight up racism and Islamophobia mwrguy Aug 2016 #30

Women don't owe anybody an unobstructed view of their t&a. LeftyMom Aug 2016 #34

Well said! mwrguy Aug 2016 #52

I think everybody is usually just interested in seeing belly buttons snooper2 Aug 2016 #99

This is really a sad situation, Lunabell Aug 2016 #37

The recent spate of terror attacks in europe Quantess Aug 2016 #38

Ya think ? Rustyeye77 Aug 2016 #42

Collective punishment treestar Aug 2016 #41

But they DO feel uncomfortable. The Mayor of Cannes can ignore that and hope everything is okay. randome Aug 2016 #43

I don't know why they would feel uncomfortable treestar Aug 2016 #44

Aren't Nazi symbols and promotion of Nazi-ism still banned in France? randome Aug 2016 #45

It also feeds into the Muslim feeling they are treestar Aug 2016 #46

I get what you're saying but if you were to visit a Muslim country... randome Aug 2016 #48

Corsica brawl: Four hurt in clashes on French beach MowCowWhoHow III Aug 2016 #49

And from a link within your link, a fuller explanation of Cannes. randome Aug 2016 #50

I have mixed feelings about this. David__77 Aug 2016 #51

OMG !!! Rustyeye77 Aug 2016 #88

I get how that could occur to you as that. David__77 Aug 2016 #100

I honestly don't think you could ever enforce such a law. But burkas do shame others. YOHABLO Aug 2016 #53

All religious clothing does. randome Aug 2016 #54

I don't get your hang-up ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #55

Religion should be a private matter. I, for one, don't care if someone wants to advertise. randome Aug 2016 #59

Mandating what women wear ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #62

Religion ALWAYS divides us, imo. randome Aug 2016 #68

Again we have your version of the world. NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #73

Anyone can believe what they want, no arguments from me. randome Aug 2016 #74

And societies that mandate ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #79

So France is now America's 51st state, is that how it is? randome Aug 2016 #84

Not at all. NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #123

Do you also "smirk" at a Native man with long hair? okasha Aug 2016 #112

I smirk at religion and public demonstrations of such. It's who I am. randome Aug 2016 #113

Strange. I know a number of atheists, okasha Aug 2016 #116

I do keep my nose out of other people's business. My opinion is unspoken. randome Aug 2016 #117

Why should others keep their religion out of public spaces? okasha Aug 2016 #119

Many Muslim countries dictate what you can and cannot wear in their countries. randome Aug 2016 #60

Yes, many Muslim countries ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #63

I don't see this as anti-Muslim. I see it as a way to avoid conflict. randome Aug 2016 #67

And what makes the burka different is that it not only is an extreme measure of Islam... randome Aug 2016 #61

I guess you've never met ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #64

Probably not. I am no expert on religion, that's certain. randome Aug 2016 #66

It was considered a "small restriction" ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #80

I think raging moderate has it right just below. randome Aug 2016 #83

No they didn't. They seem to think being French and Muslim are mutually exclusive... Violet_Crumble Aug 2016 #89

You're taking this too far. This is not against Muslims. No one is forcing anyone to wear something. randome Aug 2016 #90

I don't think you read my post properly, so a few clarifications and a few more points... Violet_Crumble Aug 2016 #91

The fine applies to full body swimwear, not just to a burkini. randome Aug 2016 #94

Wrong. From the OP... Violet_Crumble Aug 2016 #96

So if the burkini is nothing but a fashion statement, the fashion can be changed, right? randome Aug 2016 #92

Who said it was nothing but a fashion statement? Who cares? Violet_Crumble Aug 2016 #93

I don't care. I simply find the subject intensely fascinating. randome Aug 2016 #95

Sure. And something I forgot to mention about yr 'fashion statement' claim... Violet_Crumble Aug 2016 #97

But look at the vitriol this thread has 'inspired'. randome Aug 2016 #105

I have enjoyed the discussion as well! NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #124

My take on this: France gets to do this! US does not! raging moderate Aug 2016 #76

Your history is a tad weak zipplewrath Aug 2016 #104

The mayor is a Sarkozyite hoping to score points among the far right. forest444 Aug 2016 #78

Agree, stupid right wing political stunt. harun Aug 2016 #98

Don't they have a right to wear what they want? shireen Aug 2016 #107

It would seem so ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2016 #110