Why can't the US be more like Denmark?

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Troyfan

Denmark jumps on

"While critics of such bans argue it restricts religious freedom and unfairly targets Muslim women who chose to fully cover themselves, its supporters counter that the veil is a form of female oppression, a barrier to communication in some circumstances (like a classroom or a courtroom) or even a potential security hazard."

Progress marches on.

It will only effect 200 women or so.

there is no way to compare a country like Denmark with a major industrial country like America or large Europian countries. To even try is naive.

[Freak80]

America is not a united country like Denmark. America is a loose confederation of bitterly divided nations: black vs white vs Hispanic, rural vs urban vs suburban, fundamentalist Christian vs liberal Christian vs Mormon vs Muslim vs secular.

Live for one year in San Francisco, one year in rural Mississippi, and one year in suburban Chicago. You'll quickly realize why we will (unfortunately) never become a civilized country like Denmark. Few Americans can stomach the possibility that their tax dollars might benefit "those people."

[Dane_in_LA]

Originally Posted by Troyfan

Denmark jumps on

"While critics of such bans argue it restricts religious freedom and unfairly targets Muslim women who chose to fully cover themselves, its supporters counter that the veil is a form of female oppression, a barrier to communication in some circumstances (like a classroom or a courtroom) or even a potential security hazard."

Progress marches on.

It will only effect 200 women or so.

Problem is, Denmark is turning more into the US. Populist a-holes get elected on a platform that holds out a minority as a dangerous foreign element, and their scared constituents are eating it up with a spoon. It's embarrassing.