Italy Bans the Burqa
“ITALY has banned Islamic burqas under tough terrorism laws that provide two-year jail terms and E2000 ($3200) fines for anyone caught covering their face in a public place.
The counter-terrorism package, passed by Italy’s parliament yesterday, doubles the existing penalty for wearing a burqa or chador — traditional robes worn by Muslim women to cover their faces — or full-faced helmets or balaclavas in public.” More…
Of course if a law like this were passed in the US, the ACLU lawyers would break each others legs trying to be the first one to scramble to the courthouse. – Fast Eddie
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