French mayor bans burkinis

Buddhism isn't a religion for starters.

Hinduism has big problems to. Major violence against Muslims in India for example ironically. Which is wrong obviously.

I don't see why propose banning it? It just seems silly and counter productive. (Do you support the ban on it?)

I mean I'm all for a burka/niqab ban, as not being able to see someone's face can be troublesome. But banning a hijab for example or burkini in this case just seems pointless.

Im also talking about the Burka, not only the "burkini". Anyone can hide under a Burka, including terrorists.

While a "Burkini" might not represent an equal secuirty risk to a Burka, its certainly a security risk for my eyes.

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No, I think that banning an outfit that nobody uses is senseless.

As I said, Salafi Muslims would disapprove bathing next to men, even with a burqa, so this clothing will only have a limited popularity anyway.

And I'm telling you it's not that deep, Muslims are a small minority, we do not plan to take over and the U.K. is not going to become an Islamic country. Underaged pregnancies, drinking/drug problems on the rise, unemployment, failed education etc is more of a threat to the civilisation u r talk about than Muslims

The irony is strong. Let's restrict what Muslim women can wear in public to encourage their families to let them dress as they please

It's something hijabi's would wear, my sister was interested in getting one. It just seems like the only swimwear that would appeal to a woman who wears the hijab. So it's not just limited to the types of Muslims who expect women to wear the burqa and stay away from men.

How is it a risk? Please tell me

Although I've always been a little suspicious about scuba divers, so I don't blame you.



I'm not gonna argue that it doesn't look a little funny

Out of interest, why just a burkini? Why not a rash vest/board shorts combo, wet suit, ordinary clothes or triathlon suit?

Usually no one runs around in SCUBA gear at public swimming pools and beaches - so im not sure those two compare too well.

Anyway, the Burkini is certainly less of a risk than a Burka.

Yes, it absolutely is irony. It's known as the paradox of tolerance. To maintain liberalism, you must be intolerant to intolerance, otherwise intolerance will destroy the tolerant, and tolerance with them. In the end it's all about choosing which intolerance you'd prefer not to have in your society. Clearly you have a greater dislike for the intolerance of highly intolerant ideologies such as Islam. Myself, I have a greater intolerance for the subjugation of women.

It won't work so the French president can go f himself. They banned the burka too, but subhanallah, praise be to God, it didn't stop Muslim women from wearing it. Bless the French Muslim sisters in France x

Those are good options too, but what's wrong with the burkini? (Apart from the name)The burkini isn't a risk at all mate

It has "worked", in that they can face penalties for doing so for contravening the law. People break laws all the time, doesn't mean that laws are useless..

I thought the west was a place where a woman could wear what she wants? Without men dictating what she can and cannot wear, how is this any different.

Nope, there was a documentary about it when the ban happened and the women said the still wear it and they don't care about the penalties. Rich French Muslim people have also came forward and said to contact them if anyone faces charges for wearing it and they'll sort it out.

I don't hate the west and also don't want them to bend for us. We respect the laws of the west, but it's blatantly obvious that the French president is racist against Muslims and is constantly targeting them and discriminating against them. A bit like how white police officers target and discriminate black Americans. You're comparing me to Isis ?? Lolollll, bigot. I wouldn't even wear the burka or bikini but it's just pure racism and discrimination. You wouldn't understand cuz ur not a minority so wouldn't ever be judged or stereotyped in the way we are.

Too many people on this thread are labouring under the illusion that freedom of expression, (which includes what people wear), is limitless. It isn't. All freedoms must have limits so that a country doesn't descend into anarchy. We're not free to walk around naked and I'm sure there are many other example of these restrictions on a freedom.

The mayor of Cannes has banned the wearing of burkinis - full-body swimsuits - on the beaches of the French Riviera resort famous for its annual film festival, officials said on Thursday.
Mayor David Lisnard signed off on the ruling that "access to beaches and for swimming is banned to anyone who does not have (bathing apparel) which respects good customs and secularism," which is a founding principle of the French republic.
"Beachwear which ostentatiously diplays religious affiliation, when France and places of worship are currently the target of terrorist attacks, is liable to create risks of disrupting public order (crowds, scuffles etc) which it is necessary to prevent," it says.
Thierry Migoule, head of municipal services for the town, sought to clarify the ruling's intent.
"We are not talking about banning the wearing of religious symbols on the beach ... but ostentatious clothing which refers to an allegiance to terrorist movements which are at war with us," he said.

Burkinis banned on Cannes Riviera beaches by French mayor - The Telegraph
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Thoughts?? I think this is quite frankly ridiculous.