Comments | robynchick: Hmm, Banning Burqa?

robynchick

Hmm, Banning Burqa?

Jan 16, 2006 17:31

Check out this article from the BBC about banning the Burqa. What do you think ( Read more... )

Comments 11

aaronlehmann January 17 2006, 01:42:07 UTC

I agree with you, but bans like that are popular in Europe based on the idea that women would otherwise be forced into wearing them by fundamentalist family members. I think someone being forced to wear something has deeper problems that a simple ban can't resolve.

jennie_t January 17 2006, 02:55:43 UTC

I once read an article where an american woman was talking about her friend from Iraq or something, and how a lot of the women wear it by choice... the thing I found intriguing was how she talked about the feeling of being so cherished by her husband- the quote went something like "How hot she feels to know her husband has never even seen another woman's hair!" It almost seemed like they were doing it as much out of respect for each other as the men were doing it as a sign of... almost respect for their wives. I thought it was strange...

johnkzin January 17 2006, 21:44:03 UTC

I think its removing choice from the women, especially a religious/spiritual, and therefore bad. But, it's a tough call to make ( ... )

robynchick January 18 2006, 08:10:32 UTC

I'm deeply troubled by France's law as it will only push muslim families to send their children out of public schools.

robynchick January 18 2006, 08:13:09 UTC

Also, may I add you?

johnkzin January 18 2006, 08:55:29 UTC

I'd be honored!

Though, I don't write very often lately. Cruzmail has been keeping me busy.

(mind if I add you back?)

Thread 5

virtueandvice January 30 2006, 05:37:23 UTC

Hi, from the VP community
I wanted to apologize and I can't find the post anymore, and you don't have an email listed, but im sorry to invade your journel, anyways. You can delete it of course, but I hope you read it first.

I am sorry for the passive-aggressive snarky comment I made. It was wrong and I knew it was wrong when I hit post. I won't make excuses for why; I respect your right to whatever opinion you hold and I was simply wrong for even saying anything. I felt embarassed and ashamed as soon as I saw the reply in my inbox and I just wanted you to know that I am not (usually) the sort of person that does that and I'm not sure why I chose to start acting like that last night. I will understand if you choose to feel snarky towards me still, but I really hope you forgive my stupid comments.

robynchick January 30 2006, 20:23:21 UTC

Thanks, I do feel better now. Comments forgiven.

hearts_n_roses February 2 2006, 07:27:45 UTC

I came upon your journal via the feminism thread tonight and decided to stop by because I was quite impressed by many of your comments. There were obviously a few issues with the way the orignal post was worded but the pure venom in that community tonight was quite sad from a group that promotes equality. Your posts (and the posts of seven or eight other people) really impressed me with not only your willingness to see both sides of the issue, but also the intelligence in which you stated your position, the compassion you showed for the OP, and your unwillingness to resort to attack.

So anyway...I just wanted to stop by and say hello. :-)

robynchick February 2 2006, 08:06:55 UTC

Thank you =) having a few pleasant comments really makes up for all the seemingly useless snark.