I'm not really seeing the "it's just an article of clothing" argument here. The burqa is a tool of oppression. I admit that it's only a small part of a much larger disease, but I still thinking banning the burqa would be a positive. Any step away from a culture that denigrates and systematically oppresses women is a good step.
I saw an argument upthread about how customs and religion should be respected. Honor killings fit into both of those categories, and I'm pretty sure very few people here respect those. I have no respect for customs and religion except where they provide a solid argument as to why they are worthwhile. (Since people always tend to completely miss the point of things like this, I'm only pointing out faulty logic, not saying that the burqa is as bad as honor killings.)
I saw an argument upthread about how customs and religion should be respected. Honor killings fit into both of those categories, and I'm pretty sure very few people here respect those. I have no respect for customs and religion except where they provide a solid argument as to why they are worthwhile. (Since people always tend to completely miss the point of things like this, I'm only pointing out faulty logic, not saying that the burqa is as bad as honor killings.)
