Ban the Burkini

[Mermaid]

I do not disagree nor agree because I haven't put my thought into this at all, but from what I've heard,  reporting abuse isn't always easy. If you're not allowed to wear it, the people who opress women into wearing it can't really do anything about it, whereas reporting abuse can make it worse for the reporter.

They can and will. There's a lot less visibility of muslim women on streets after burqa bans have been implemented. Those who come from groups sensible enough not to require that particular piece of clothing are still around, but the women from cultures that enforce its wearing are now essentially trapped within their homes 24/7.

The idea of the burqa and the misogyny behind it must be dealt with, but a blanket ban without trying to expose and educate the culture behind it is not the way to go.

And further controlling women by dictating what they wear is most certainly not the answer.