Quebec passes law forcing Muslim women from wearing niqab while using public services

Apparently this applies to staff at the Provincial and municipal level providing public services (including public transit), as well as those receiving the services.

The bill requires citizens giving and receiving public services to do so with their faces uncovered, and is seen as "... necessary for "communication reasons, identification reasons and security reasons."

your thoughts, SW? No hateful comments please

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/quebec-niqab-burka-bill-62-1.4360121?cid=

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BlessHerHeart · F

Personally, I think it is wrong, it's like taking someone's right away, Freedom of expression and to be.
It's like saying, hey, welcome to our country, but in order to live here, you have to become someone you are not and change your values and belief. It's wrong

Salix75 · 46-50, F

@BlessHerHeart don't you think it's reasonable for someone (i.e. a bank teller) to see the client's face and confirm their identity before handing over some money for example?

It's not a law banning facial coverings at all times. As soon as you've shown your face to confirm your identity, I believe they can cover back up again.

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BlessHerHeart · F

@Salix75 there are other ways to confirm an identity

katielass · F

@BlessHerHeart Uncovering ones face in order to be identifiable is not taking anyone's rights away. When you are welcomed into another's country it is with the understanding that you conform to THEIR standards, not the other way around. Not only is that the right way but to acquiesce to everyone else would be impossible.