Eva Maria Krockow: The recent trend of burqa ban is guided by Islamophobia and is counter-productive with regards to the peaceful integration of Muslim immigrants.
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The Spanish government is finally facing up to demands to outlaw the burqa in public places. ++ “Only a calm debate… is capable of shedding light on a subject that doubtlessly is a cause of concern to our citizens.” ++ However, the debate ignores the underlying problems. ++ For one, the veil “restricts a woman in her personal rights.” ++ Second, the debate must
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