Europe, U.S.A.: Poll on Burqa Ban Shows Opposite Viewpoints
Written bySuzanne Lehn
The blog EU-logos about European affairs reflects (fr) on a recent poll by the Pew Research Center that shows a widespread support in European countries for a burqa ban whereas such proposal would be rejected by 65% of voters in the U.S [Fr]. The blog suggests that such transatlantic polls would be relevant for other issues that pertain to citizenry. French parliament voted today in favor of a burqa ban.
Written bySuzanne Lehn
4 comments
America is a very forgiving and apologetic country. Americans will always side with the underdog. They feel so much sympathy for women who wear the burqa…”Oh those poor poor muslims…they have such a hard life.”
Little do Americans realize is that Islam does not dictate the wearing of a burqa. Its from Islamic male leaders forcing them to wear it. Once details start coming out about Islam and wearing of the burqa, you will see the shift in poll numbers.
I am sorry to say, but I think you are wrong. I myself am a Muslim and I wear the Burka completely of my own will. None of my parents put any pressure on me about it. I also have many friends and know many people who chose to wear the Burka themselves- without their parents saying anythings about it. None of their of my relatives (even males) say anything about us wearing it. We choose to ourselves.
Here’s one woman’s protest against the ban. The incredible video can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61n9KnK-gqc