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The French are considering how far the qualities of French citizenship, which have been important since the Revolution brought back the concept of "citizen." They have already banned a number of religious manifestations in schools and now they're considering whether the burka - not a veil but a full body covering - is contrary to French values. That's their right.
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Well, sure, it's their right, but it's our right to criticize it as intolerant. I was going to say that it's un-American, but I'm not sure the French would take that as a criticism.
I don't like the burqa--and I agree with such things as the drivers' license decision--but freedom of religion is a big deal.