Somewhat heartening that theatricals / musicians are taking a stand, they're usually leftie loops. Times are a-changin'.
A Muslim wouldn't attend the Paris opera full stop, much less a tourist. She was trying to make a political statement and was brought down to size. Way to go, French folks. We can learn a lot from you.
Somewhat heartening that theatricals / musicians are taking a stand, they're usually leftie loops. Times are a-changin'.
A Muslim wouldn't attend the Paris opera full stop, much less a tourist. She was trying to make a political statement and was brought down to size. Way to go, French folks. We can learn a lot from you.
Along with banning kites, the Taleban banned all music and dancing. They are un-islamic.
Since the Taleban != All Muslims, your point is moot. That's like me saying we should ban all members of the BNP from speaking as their leadership is/was racist.
Do you? Perhaps the lady doesn't speak French
IMO it was heavy handed but seems to appeal to those who want to dictate what people do or do not wear
As I said earlier I hope the people applauding that the law is being so strictly upheld will be equally in favour of laws being applied in other areas
I somehow doubt it
Why was it heavy handed? Do you think that random motorists should be excused for speeding for example?
I strongly suspect that this lady went out of her way to make an 'in your face' statement. I doubt very much if she minded being ejected from the opera, as that, and the resulting publicity was her sole aim.
What has that got to do with this matter? It is not my awareness of foreign law that is to be questioned Personally I do know about the dress code for women in Saudi but because I am aware of this how does it follow that this woman was aware of the French law?
Are you seriously suggesting that given the level of publicity that the ban on wearing the veil in France has received, that a burka wearing woman wouldn't be aware of it?
I think the point missed is she was refused a refund, so perhaps she put it on after gaining entry.
If the ticket office let her in wearing it a refund would be fair.
Also check you tube a baldy man of 40 is refused entry to a job centre as he was wearing a flatcap. and refused to remove it.
Odd choice of viewing for such a devout Muslim, given the boozy sexiness of La Traviata. To be honest, the whole episode seems a bit... staged, for want of a better word.
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A Muslim wouldn't attend the Paris opera full stop, much less a tourist. She was trying to make a political statement and was brought down to size. Way to go, French folks. We can learn a lot from you.
accompanied.
Why wouldn't a Muslim woman attend an opera?
what did he or she do. then? does anyone know?
Along with banning kites, the Taleban banned all music and dancing. They are un-islamic.
So how much individual freedom does a 15 year old girl in a muslim family have, do you suppose?
Since the Taleban != All Muslims, your point is moot. That's like me saying we should ban all members of the BNP from speaking as their leadership is/was racist.
They both left.
About as much as a 15 year old girl in a family of BNP supporters, but without the racism and a little more education.
Was she living under Taleban rule?
This is where you lose any meagre credibility whatsoever.
Because people are aloud to have opinions and tough luck if people get upset about it!
Why was it heavy handed? Do you think that random motorists should be excused for speeding for example?
I strongly suspect that this lady went out of her way to make an 'in your face' statement. I doubt very much if she minded being ejected from the opera, as that, and the resulting publicity was her sole aim.
Are you seriously suggesting that given the level of publicity that the ban on wearing the veil in France has received, that a burka wearing woman wouldn't be aware of it?
Really???
This being DS, If we wait long enough, I imagine we'll be asked to believe that none of the above were aware of the law either. ^_^
It's "allowed".
What about tights?
If the ticket office let her in wearing it a refund would be fair.
Also check you tube a baldy man of 40 is refused entry to a job centre as he was wearing a flatcap. and refused to remove it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcTolK2E3k
Chorley JCP:
"If you come in here wearing an hijab you can't claim benefits. Is that right?"
At the opera?
If they didn't worry about it then it wouldn't be a problem.
Why do you assume that she was part of the Taleban?