The ban on ostentatious religious symbols is happening in France.
Main Entry: os·ten·ta·tious
Pronunciation: -sh&s
Function: adjective
Date: 1673
: marked by or fond of conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
It is not a ban on ALL religious symbols. Such things as pendants depicting crucification, crosses, the Star of David, the crescent moon, as well the Hand of Fatimah are still allowed. Under the law, a christian boy dressed as a monk would be sent home, as well the scarf for the islamic girl.
France has a history where Jews were forced to wear symbols marking their religion and they were beaten and killed for it. This is NOT the reason, but it is one of the things making the argument.
The main reason, is that France is now discovering, that through their liberal immigration policy's - their culture is being overwelmed by the culture (and it's problems) of the north african and middle eastern immigrants.
French women complain about being harrassed by young muslim men for wearing mini-skirts. And the rate of rape of french women by muslim men has been increasing with some pretty horrific accounts. Google for "rape france islam." In addition, women are finding themselves with acid thrown at them and other uncivilized behavior typical of that part of the world.
Jewish people have been finding their synagogues burned, and attacks upon them merely for their faith is increasing. Google for "france jew attacks islam" for more information about this.
In short, France is realizing that they have let the barbarians in.
What might not be realized here is this is not a case of the west against Islam, but that Islam is against the west. In the middle east they have been quite adamant in the streets spitting on western ideals and burning flags and cheering when strikes are made against us, killing and maiming the "infidels" or "crusaders." The Imams in many (but not all) mosques strike out at us calling the west, and the US in particular "The Great Satan" leading good people into a life of evil.
That is right - they consider us godless, morally bankrupt, and down right evil in the west. We are the victims, not they. Imagine how they feel about us in this particular sub-culture?
This law is meant as an integration check - that everyone needs to play fair regardless of religion and moral belief. It is a law that says, in interacting with France in the public, you will integrate with France.
They are not asking for people to give up their religion, they are asking people to be tolerant of others, and one way of doing so is to not so seperate one's self from others.
Hope this helps.



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i think that would piss bush off more than any one else

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