Ban the Burqa - and the Niqab Too

In contrast, burqas and niqabs should be banned in all public spaces because they present a security risk. Anyone might lurk under those shrouds – female or male, Muslim or non-Muslim, decent citizen, fugitive, or criminal – with who knows what evil purposes.

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I agree with that statement, even though I dislike Pipes's views. Since the burqa /niqab (which by the way is one and the same thing!) is not a religious obligation, and since it has been abused before, a way should be found to reduce the security risk. But the element of choice should still be present.

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At least he only wants to ban it and not jail anyone who wears it, like that right-wing Dutch lawmaker, Geert Wilders.