The lower house of Switzerland's parliament has given final legislative approval to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women.
  • Tvkan@feddit.deEnglish
    16·
    11 months ago

    And if you read the actual law (in German) basically any reason but being muslim is excempt.

    Art. 2

    […]

    Exceptions:

    a. at places of worship;

    b. to protect or regain your own or others health;

    c. for security reasons;

    d. for weather protection;

    e. in contexts of local (lit “native”/ “indigenous”) customs;

    f. as part of arts and entertainment;

    g. for advertising purposes.

    • m0darn@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      11 months ago

      I feel that everywhere a Muslim is likely to want to cover her face for religio-modesty reasons she is also likely to want to cover her face to protect herself and others from germs. Also to protect herself from damaging UV light.

      I hope xenophobes everywhere hang their heads in shame.