The Dutch government is deciding whether to ban full burqas (Islamic dress which covers the face apart from the eyes). Sentiment in the Netherlands, a country that is having particularly violent problems with integrating or assimilating Muslims, seems to be that the burqa is a symbol of female oppression that is not compatable with a modern liberal society. Yet "there are only about 50 women in all of the Netherlands who do cover up entirely" according to the government. While I agree with Dutch sentiment, I cannot help wonder if a out right ban on the practice will needlessly fan the flames of Islamic exteremism.
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