It’s referred to as a “burqa” in this story, as in all media stories about these matters, but the niqab is much more common in Germany and the West in general. In any case, watch for charges of “Islamophobia” even against this small and essentially symbolic measure. Defending one’s nation and culture is racism and Islamophobia, you know.
“German Parliament Bans Burqa, Approves Ankle Tags On Terror Suspects,” by Jacob Bojesson, Daily Caller, April 28, 2017:
German lawmakers approved a partial ban on the full-face Islamic burqa Thursday along with a number of security measures.
The ban will only apply to public servants — including election officials, judges and soldiers — performing their duties.
“The state has a duty to present itself in an ideologically and religiously neutral manner,” the text of the law reads.
The law will now have to pass the lower house before being implemented. A number of European countries — such as France, Switzerland and the Netherlands — have imposed similar restrictions in recent years.
“Integration also means that we should make clear and impart our values and where the boundaries lie of our tolerance toward other cultures,” German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said, according to Deutsche Welle. “The draft law we have agreed on makes an important contribution to that.”
Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Christian Democratic Union have pushed for a burqa ban “wherever it is legally possible.”
“The full-face veil is not acceptable in our country,” Merkel told delegates at a party conference in December. “It should be banned, wherever it is legally possible.”…
Upgradetheworld says
Pity May doesn’t see it that way – yet.
Bronxgirl says
It is a totally necessary ban for the purpose of security. All face coverings must be banned.
JIMJFOX says
Ban now needs extending to ALL public places. By all means, wear it in your own home- but DON”T look out the windows!!
J says
Surprising.
I figured Merkel would be wearing one by now.
Irene Brekelmans says
Germany, you sold out the European people in the 2nd world war, and you have done it again.
Don’t fall over this tremendous decision to ban the veils, only for people with public jobs, where ever it is
LEGALLY POSSIBLE !!! POLITICAL CORRECTNESS, you will know in may be one or 2 years what political correctnes was and will bring you !!! Vielen dank !!!
Michael says
Only for public servants? gee, that’s just super huge. wow. I’m so impressed.
“Integration also means that we should make clear and impart our values and where the boundaries lie of our tolerance toward other cultures.”
What boundaries? You’re letting in Muslims who murder, rape, steal, live off the backs of those who work. Boundaries? This is a boundary? Well, you may as well raze all the Christian churches now, build a thousand more mosques, and start praying 5 times a day, or get ready to lose your head.
What a joke.
StacyGirl says
A Muslim with her face covered went into a dollar store in Indiana, videotaping the reaction of the manager. She was told the area was high crime and she could not cover her face in the shop. She vblabbered about women wearing bikini tops in the store and how she has religious rights. But she left. No doubt CAIR was emailed the video straight away.
Michael says
We must, as a culture — Western culture — feel intense guilt over our lives. I swear this has been instilled for decades. It makes us a very willing participant in the victim mentality. We didn’t actually do anything, besides living in the West. We have opportunities, as a result of democracy, freedom, capitalism. And that is our fault … our guilt, our blame, our culpability. We ‘fall victim’ — makes me laugh — to people who claim to be victims — over literally nothing. Take the goddamned mask off your face. If you have to live behind a mask, go live in a country where it’s cool. It’s not cool here.
Our brains have been destroyed — by any number of things, TV not the least of which — our ability to think, to reason, to critically analyze anything. We have been fed the lie that we are guilty by simply being in the West. That it is OUR fault that Islam exists, that the Middle East is by and large such an impoverished, backward land.
Astounding, all of it. And ongoing for decades. You cannot pull this shit that they pull, unless you have people who are willing, ready participants in the story line.
tom parry says
No my professor said how all cultures are equal, The muslims gave us math, a peaceful religion- They are a rich culture. Stop reading the lie press
(PS This is a sarcastic comment)
No Fear says
I have a Degree in Mathematics and did some study on the history of mathematical ideas. The muslims did NOT give us math. There were some muslim contributions along the way but those were not huge. e.g. in “The History of Mathematics” by Boyer the muslim contribution is one chapter of twenty four chapters. In the book “God created the Integers” edited by Hawking there is minimal muslim contribution.
epistemology says
To me as a Jew full veils and headscarves are the same as displaying swastikas, so ban them all.
Carolyne says
I don’t think we have a right not to be offended, as you and I are by seeing these women in garbage bags, but I do think that we should not allow these women to be oppressed. They wear these garbs at the command of men and civilized people do not oppress anyone for religious reasons, or in fact, any reason at all. There is also the matter of security. Our facial features are our identification and if a person’s face is covered, and they rob a bank, how are they identified. In a burka one doesn’t know if it is a man, a woman, two midgets, one standing on the other’s shoulders or two children
In addition, it is ridiculous.
J_not_a says
I don’t believe for one minute the niqab wearers in the west are all forced to wear them. I saw one outside a coffee shop and said aloud “how can you drink coffee with that rag on your face?” And she went into a defensive diatribe in perfect English that it was her choice blah blah. These female muzz cretins are brainwashed alright, willingly. I don’t have one tear of sympathy for any over 14 or 15 at the very most.
davej says
So the Judges, Attorneys and Courtroom employees can’t wear the Burqa but the offender/victims still can?
davej says
This article well describes the dilemma we face:
https://qz.com/967554/the-five-universal-laws-of-human-stupidity/
trish says
Leave aside the political and social aspects of the burqa and niqab. for a moment. Leave aside the ideology it represents and the insult if implies to all non-Muslims, male and female.
I am sitting here recovering from a nasty flu-type virus , with typical blocked nose, wheezy chest congestion and one ear blocked. I also wear glasses, and if you look at the woman on the left in the photo to this story, you will see her glasses sit atop the covering and half her view is thereby obstructed. If she wears multifocal lenses, as I do, her vision is dangerously impacted.Toss in the fact I am also highly claustrophobic, suffer seasonal hay fever, and live in a country where summer temperatures can climb to around 40 degrees centigrade, when I also am prone to heat stress.
The sight of these garments and the thought of having to breathe through a layer of cloth, with head, ears, mouth and nose covered, eyesight restricted fills me with panic. What sort of god would inflict this suffering upon anyone, let alone those who profess to love him?
No civilised community should permit this repulsive, oppressive and unhygienic garment. on health grounds alone.
Carolyne says
I have read that in Afghanistan, prior to the ejection of the Taliban (I know, I know, they are back) that the leading cause of death of women was being hit by a vehicle because their sight was too restricted to see from side to side due to the bag they were required to wear.
Lioness says
Thousands must die from heat stroke in temperatures of close to 50 C (120 F), wearing a black canvas bag that obstructs the natural breathing. The niquab is a crime against humanity.
J_not_a says
Imagine the filth a thing like that would bring into a public swimming pool? Eeeeeww yuck!!
Baucent says
“The ban will only apply to public servants — including election officials, judges and soldiers — performing their duties.”
So it’s more symbolic and an attempt to appear to be hearing the concerns of opponents of Islamization. But plenty of niqab wearers will still be seen in the street, in shops and other public places
J_not_a says
Mer-kill, focussing on the splinters and ignoring the rafters, depressingly and dangerously typical of her European political ilk.
just pass'n thru says
legally possible??/ never trust anyone with a full faced mask. ban it now and all muslim clothing. And stop letting them in to the country……………