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Cannes bans the Burkini
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The mayor of Cannes in southern France has banned full-body swimsuits known as "burkinis" from the beach, citing public order concerns.
David Lisnard said they are a "symbol of Islamic extremism" and might spark scuffles, as France is the target of Islamist attacks.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37056742
David Lisnard said they are a "symbol of Islamic extremism" and might spark scuffles, as France is the target of Islamist attacks.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37056742
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BUT, due to the fact that it's associated with muslims and the religión in general then I'm not surprised by the mayor having banned it on their beaches.
Due to recent terror attacks in France obviously. I suppose noone wants reminders of a religion that breeds extremism.
So anyone who's recognisably Muslim should stay out of sight and cover their place of worship with a tarpaulin?
Following rules is not being dictated to. That is basically what society is....obviously.
And in truth, it is associated with Islam, and considering that the terror attacks France has suffered recently have been from extremists of that religion, then I can hardly blame the mayor for taking the initiative of banning it.
It's a bit like rubbing someones face in it isn't it....
The League of Human Rights (LDH) said it would challenge the ban in court.
"It is time for politicians in this region to calm their discriminatory ardour and defend the spirit of the Republic," local LDH leader Herve Lavisse said.
I've just read the BBC article, and tbh, the burkini looks absolutely ridiculous in the same way as the burqa does.
Yes, that's purely my opinión, but I am glad that this decisión has been taken. Especially in this present climate.
So it's only when in close proximity to the sea that people shouldn't be reminded of the religion? That's an odd criterion.
Both are damned insulting and insensitive and at a time when the opposite should be the reality.
Do you feel the same with a nun in a habit?
I've no idea of when the burkini came in ( I've never seen one on a beach, so I can imagine it's a recent thing) and if there was no association with Islam, then maybe it'd be ok....anyone would certainly stand out, and it would look a bit odd, but I doubt it'd be banned.
But due to the fact that it is associated with Islam, hence the reason for the banning of it. In the same way that the burqua was banned.
I don't think its anything to do with implying that every muslim is a potential terrorist etc, I just think maybe the French are trying to keep their practices and their culture as they are and have always been.
But do you really think that is what he is implying?
And yes I agree with you about not being insulting and insensitive in these times we're living in, but that can be applied to muslims as well, when although the majority of them are not going to be in agreement with extremists, they must know though that to wear a garment that basically shrieks Islam to all may not be the most sensible thing to wear.....
It's to avoid a wave of extremism. An undercurrent of fanaticism.
That's a bit of a shallow interpretation that relies on the assumption the clothing is tide to the level of radicalisation in the brine of the viewer.
Pandering to conservative Islam long term wont increase liberté or égalité - seems the French have figured that out.
So France thinks the best way to avoid extremism is to piss them off by banning their religious attire??
So same applies in this instance.
That applies to any clothing. What are you hiding in your clothing at the moment?