Good column

[yellow dog]

You can see my point and I appreciate that. Really that's it. I don't care what a person wears either, I simply expect them to live by the same rules I do.

I also see your point about multiculturalism.

If people are treating them differently in society because of the way they are dressed(completely covered up) it would be out of fear of the unknown. Lets face it we are not use to this in a our society and why would we make an attempt to allow it to become the norm. As a parent of grown children I didn't have to have the discussion when they were young about the women all covered up and not seeing who they were. My kids would be terrified of the people all in black with two eyes peering out at them. How do you explain to them that the people behind the face covering are not bad people ? To me it is cause for a lot of confusion and more distrust from a child point of view.

[fishermccann]

Back in the day, we could not shop, or go to sporting events on Sunday, how backwards is that. Times they are a changing. What about in Asia where everyone wears a surgical mask? Not for religious purposes but health. Why don't men wear them , the same reason there are no women catholic priests, or popes....religion.

[yellow dog]

I rarely shop on Sundays and honor the day of rest and most of my family, friends do as well. Never even considered it to be backwards.

[fishermccann]

Having a religion dictate when you may shop, is as backwards as having a religion dictate what it's females can wear.

[yellow dog]

Having a religion dictate when you may shop, is as backwards as having a religion dictate what it's females can wear.

Have you ever considered that you are backwards ? It never harmed me not shopping on Sundays and spending time with family and friends . Seems to be very judgmental and ignorant on your part not knowing my chosen way to live my life.

[fishermccann]

Are you kidding, how does, how a woman dresses, harm you? I don't think anyone has been harmed by shopping or going to a ball game on sunday. That sunday closing was mandated by law, for the beliefs of the few, over the convenience of the many. There is no law that says she may not dress as she wants. And leave the nuns alone to.

[intothedeep]

Hey Fishermcann too bad Great White was banned from this section, I miss your bickering with him... lol
The great Gilroy was also banned...

[fishermccann]

Please don't give them any thoughts about me. I try to be respectful to those whose viewpoints are different from mine. In fact many times I agree, but someone has to play the devils advocate. Entertainment without harm.

[skypilot]

Attempt to enter Saudi Arabia with a Miss Piggy doll, any video tapes with her or any pig caricature, alcohol, etc., etc. See how that works out for you and your State Dept.
Also take your FEMALE wife outside the compound without being covered, or wearing shorts etc, etc. and see how it works out for you.

Want to be FEMALE and wear shorts to the market in SA? WEAR THEM INSIDE THE COMPOUND OR ELSE BE DEPORTED IMMEDIATELY OR PUNISHED.

I expect the same in North America, fit in or go where you do...........

[fishermccann]

We do not think that way in Canada, a civilized society. We are not S.A. Why lower yourself to their level , we ARE better than that. We have always welcomed all people without reservation , or stipulation. Freedom means all people are free to worship how they want, not just the ones you agree with. We a talking about people who were born here in many cases, they have as much right as any other Canadian to dress the way they want. Anyone who wants to be really informed about the subject, should-must read page 11 of todays-Monday, Toronto Star, (Ya I know), the article by Zunera Ishaq may put your fears of the niqab to rest.