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November 22, 2006
Niqab vs. barely covered
National Post published two pictures: one of the lady in niqab, with only small area around eyes open (2% of the body?) and of the lady with 60% of the body exposed, with a question "Which Is More Offensive?"
ROTFL! Look, the first of them had 2% of the body exposed; for the symmetry the second one should 2% of the body covered :-) which would be achieved if she was just wearing strings. In which case I doubt this lady would be allowed in the lecture room or movie theater.
Seriously, covering face should be prohibited unless due to medical reasons:
1) Security: the person should be reliably identifiable
2) Fairness: Deaf people often are able to read lips, denying them reading lips would be a discrimination.
3) Mutual respect: if the person does not allow me to see her/his face, I can deny this person right to see my. Sorry, get out of my office and use the phone!
Posted by Victor at November 22, 2006 05:10 AM