Switzerland Suspends Citizenship process for Muslim Family

It could easily be argued that what religion you happen to be a member of at age 14 isn't a choice either.


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Question. If someone who had OCD, with panic attacks when touching someone else's hand and had to scrub the skin raw afterwards, requested nicely to avoid shaking hands, would that be a reasonable reason to halt naturalisation in the opinions of the 'kick them out' people?

Just curious as to where the line's drawn.

Stupidest thing I've ever read.

Haha I know right. As if the country doesn't have bigger things to be worrying about

Because the entire country can only ever focus on one issue at a time.

Such a petty issue

Ridiculous from the Swiss. In other countries it's "culture" to greet someone with a kiss/peck on either cheek. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable doing that, why force an ultimately meaningless action of a greeting like that on someone. What's wrong with "Hello how are you. Im fine with a smiley face." Hope this gets overturned.

Haha I know right. As if the country doesn't have bigger things to be worrying about

Stupidest thing I've ever read.

Ridiculous from the Swiss. In other countries it's "culture" to greet someone with a kiss/peck on either cheek. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable doing that, why force an ultimately meaningless action of a greeting like that on someone. What's wrong with "Hello how are you. Im fine with a smiley face." Hope this gets overturned.

That's not really a valid reason is it? Would they do the same if they were from any other religion/culture?

I'd understand if they were connected to terrorism, hate speech or something like that. But this is just stupid.

Its about principle. That isnt petty. You seem unable to answer why they should let these people be citziens if they are unable to respect their culture. It might seem a small thing, but its their country, they made it wealthy and peaceful, they get to decide the rules. They could just try another country where they could fit in better.

Although... What if someone refused to shake hands purely because they didn't want to shake hands because of hygiene? (seeing as the OCD example was quickly dispelled).

Its the same thing. the swiss get to choose no matter how petty people might think it is. If they wnat to allow a medical excuse, then thats up to the swiss, they dont want to allow this religious reason, because if they do then what next? Why should the swiss have to compromise, they havent asked the people applying to apply.

For them its about culture. they dont have to accept muslims to become citizens if they are unwilling to intergrate.

Notwithstanding they are accepting them as temporary refugees, who can return to their country of origin when its safe to do so.Alternatively they cna stay under a visa in switzerland.

Petty by both sides imo.

a) just shake hands and get on with it
b) accept your hand hasn't been shaken and get on with it

Honestly

Although... What if someone refused to shake hands purely because they didn't want to shake hands because of hygiene? (seeing as the OCD example was quickly dispelled).