Is a burqa considered to be a disguise in canada ?
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:}\nyes and the niqab too\nIt should be everywhere\n\nit is a disguise to hide behind, it is a cover to hide from other men's eyes what weak personalities fear loosing and feel unable to retain\nit allows domination instead of care and love, devotion and loyalty to control a relationship
601826
I don't know I live in Canada.
1145937
Good question.  I have always said the same thing.  There obviously is a reason they are showing it and that is to get looked at.  I am a woman and if I wear something like that, I expect to get looked at.
833247
no, the rainbow colored burqa's stand out too much..
750882
That is why these woman wear the veil - so men especially will not look at them so in that case its done its job.  I do however like you find it very offensive as this is not part of our culture and many of my ancestors fought and died so I and the majority of people in this country could enjoy our own culture and freedom. Perhaps we should make it law that this cannot be worn and if these people cannot abide by that law they could return to their own culture where it is law.
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I am a practising muslim, i pray 5 times a day. I don't think hijab is necessary in this day & age.Hijab was introduced when the life of women was difficult and it was a danger for women not to wear it at that time. But now it is a danger to wear it, people who wear the hijab get all kinds of abuse and humiliation. After 9/11 wearing the hijab has increased a lot. If the war and terror in the Middle East stops maybe these women will think about integrating more.Wearing a label is not as necessary as practising. Some people still do bad things whilst wearing a label. Is it right to hide under the label of a muslim?
378687
Yes on a trip in Canada I had a big blanket with me and had it on be not cuz I was cold. Being sneaking makes it better.
1073683
in some states, if they are topless in a place where people can view them, for instance in their back yard and you can see them, they can be charged with public indecency.  unless of course you live in Canada where either sex is legally entitled to be topless ;o)
82101
I guess you could make the argument that the way people dress is a form of expression (be it religious or otherwise) and thus requiring people to dress a certain way or discriminating against those who dont might be in violation of the first ammendment.
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The obvious and easy way (through the poorly guarded southern border) is not used by most Muslim terrorists because it is TOO obvious. You dont use the easy way because your enemy will know its the easy way.\n\nBest way to fight these scum is to be vigilant everywhere. Not just the Canadian border or at the airports, seaports or at the Mexican border... be vigilant at ALL OF THEM
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yup !!! i think it  that way sister......veil is enough i think burka is not mandatory, the purpose should be fulfilled that a lady should'nt be exposed enough to strangers.Islam is very  easy to practise thats wht i believe.
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Hold up! Why has this a problem all of sudden? People were wearing veils ages ago and no one complained then!\n\nNote: I dont wear a veil but I believe everyone has the right to wear what they like as long as it isnt hurting anyone.\n\nAnymore thumbs down?
830420
Not a Muslim, but I've seen the impersonation before, and it is usually so transparent.  I "called" someone on it just the other night, telling them I didn't believe they were Muslim, rather impersonating one to try and give Muslims a bad name.\n\nThanks for the tips!
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The head covering is more than a tradition to many of the Muslim women - it is a matter of obeying the laws of their faith, and the basis of that is just being modest.  Smoking or blue jeans may not be "traditional" but that doesn't matter, because for those women, "Tradition" is not the point.  They are hanging on to laws of faith and modesty, which in many cultures, go beyond societal "tradition".  (Many conservative - that is, not necessarily traditional, but sticking close to the rules - Jews and Christians also wear head coverings of some sort for similar reasons.  There are more Muslim women in their conservative category though, so you don't see the others as much.  Do a search on "head covering" or "hair covering" to see what I mean.)\n\nHope this helps you understand to some extent.\n\n--- PS - I agree with you that they are inconsistent in their upholding of moral standards, just pointing out that it doesn't necessarily have to do with their upholding a traditional dress.
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Although it denies some forms of "freedom", Ive seen how it works in other countries and it works just fine...No one has to worry about what to wear, and also it makes the rich and the poor equal, since people cannot wear brands to show off.\nVery good point, I agree.
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hi, just want to correct ur information not all muslims where burka and it's not a must, covering the face is not a must in Islam actually there are some people who think it's wrong, and i assure you people who took the decision to wear it are really convinced about it so i don't think it annoys them.\ngod bless u
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The federal government has no delegated power to make laws concerning clothing except in those geographical areas under direct federal control.  States and localities have power to make such laws within their jurisdictions.  By and large such laws reflect local perceptions of decency and civility.\n\nDuring the last 30 or so years the existence of such laws and the application of such laws have significantly loosened.  For example, most people no longer formally dress to go to church or to dine out.  Society has come to respect (some refer to it as political correctness) those who wish to dress differently.  For those who do dress differently they should be realistic in their degree of difference by not anticipating a warm acceptance of some style and this is particularly true when dress reflects sexual mores.