Turbans, crucifixes could be banned in Quebec public institutions under PQ proposal

[Locutus]

MONTREAL — Quebec has launched its next debate on minority accommodation — and this one could make the erstwhile soccer-turban ban look like a leisurely stroll on the pitch.

The government is preparing to introduce long-awaited legislation that would restrict religious symbols in numerous places.

A media report Tuesday with leaked details of the Parti Quebecois government’s “Charter of Quebec Values” says the proposed policy will prohibit public employees from donning Sikh, Jewish and Muslim headwear in the workplace.


Turbans, kippas and crucifixes could be banned in Quebec public institutions under PQ proposal, report says | National Post

 

[petros]

What about walking around with a yamaha on your noggin?

 

[Sal]

I have no problem with that if it rids us of burkas.

 

[petros]

I have no problem with that if it rids us of burkas.

The BVM wore a burka. Should all the statues of the BVM and her Heeb burka be removed from public?

 

[Sal]

The BVM wore a burka. Should all the statues of the BVM and her Heeb burka be removed from public?

maybe

if it is a symbol of oppression then definitely, even nuns don't dress like that now

 

[spaminator]

I have no problem with that if it rids us of burkas.

with some of the east indian women that I've seen, I wish some of them were wearing a veil. :lol:

 

[Goober]

The BVM wore a burka. Should all the statues of the BVM and her Heeb burka be removed from public?

Burkas are cultural not religious.

 

[Sal]

with some of the east indian women that I've seen, I wish some of them were wearing a veil. :lol:

I don't think they hold the crown on ugly in fact I think from a beauty perspective they have some of the most beautiful....

 

[Goober]

I don't think they hold the crown on ugly in fact I think from a beauty perspective they have some of the most beautiful....

Well if I was single, rich and a script for Cialis, I would bang both. Concurrently of course.

 

[Sal]

Well if I was single, rich and a script for Cialis, I would bang both. Concurrently of course.

African/Indian.... striking looking, makes us pale blondes look sickly

high foreheads, high sculpted cheekbones, brawny skin... next lifetime, I'm coming back like that

 

[WLDB]

Burkas are cultural not religious.

Indeed. They arent even mentioned in the Koran. It'd be difficult to connect it to the religion itself rather than the culture. Even if it was there is no way to actually ban it. The government should not be telling people what to wear or not wear. Well, aside from government employes in the workplace. Most workplaces have dress codes.

 

[petros]

maybe

if it is a symbolism of oppression then definitely, even nuns don't dress like that now

The burka was a Hebrew thing from thousands of years ago. Was the BVM oppressed?

Burkas are cultural not religious.

Are you sure about that?

 

[Sal]

The burka was a Hebrew thing from thousands of years ago. Was the BVM oppressed?

Are you sure about that?

did she even exist in the way she is portrayed? we don't know, she is one of those "faith things" so your point about it justifying burkas in today's society is weak if not nulified

was she oppressed I have no idea it is an unknown as is she

also your operative phrase is, thousands of years ago, we've moved forward since then and women don't dress that way in our culture, in their culture it is a symbol of male dominance at best

 

[petros]

did she even exist in the way she is portrayed? we don't know, she is one of those "faith things" so your point about it justifying burkas in today's society is weak if not nulified

was she oppressed I have no idea it is an unknown as is she

also your operative phrase is, thousands of years ago, we've moved forward since then and women don't dress that way in our culture, in their culture it is a symbol of male dominance at best

Are you saying that Heeb women didn't wear burkas because you never knew they did until today?

 

[Goober]

The burka was a Hebrew thing from thousands of years ago. Was the BVM oppressed?

Are you sure about that?

Yes.

 

[petros]

, in their culture it is a symbol of male dominance at best

Is it really? How?

 

[Goober]

Is it really? How?

Burka- Cultural or Religious?

 

[Sal]

Are you saying that Heeb women didn't wear burkas because you never knew they did until today?

no I'm saying that what women wore thousands of years ago is completely irrelevant to the current discussion unless you care to make it relevant somehow

 

[petros]

They chose to thousands of years ago like they choose today.

Heebs in burkas:

 

[Sal]

They chose to thousands of years ago like they choose today.

Heebs in burkas:

could even be nuns from 45 years ago