Muslim woman banned from pool for wearing “Burkini”

I think it's already been established that it's not about discrimination. The pool has very strict hygiene rules based on France's health regulations. "France's public health standards require all pool-goers to don swimsuits for women and tight, swimming briefs for men — and caps to cover their hair. Bathers also must shower before entering the water. Under the policy, swimmers are not allowed in pools with baggy clothing, including surfer-style shorts." If anyone had bothered to read a comprehensive article on the incident and not one from the Daily Mail you would know that.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111844523

its better than showing way too much

it was an itsy bitsy teeney weeney yellow polka dot burkini

Boy the times are really changing...

I don't agree with the Burqa but I get the feeling France has bigger problems to deal with than a woman in a swimming pool wearing a pseudo wet suit. When the government starts to regulate your dress, that is a huge problem. When the taxpayers realize how much they are spending to force clothing change, maybe they'll shift the funds to climate change instead. It reminds me of Roe v Wade in a way, undue burden and right to privacy, probably non-existant in France. Waste of time and effort if you ask me.

ummm... okay. wtf France? You're banning clothing now?

man sarkozy is one crazy sob. oppression met with discrimination.= more conflict. perhaps france should try more peaceful methods to deal with this very sensitive issue. it hardly sounds progressive of the french to ostracize people with an alternative ideology. i don't see a problem with the woman preserving that facet of her culture so long as it is her choice, she's informed about why she's making it, and she isn't infringing upon another person. ah cest le vie

i dont think there should be anything stopping this woman from wearing any burka-like clothing,wheter be it a burkini or a burka.she has the right!or she should...

If Muslims in Europe wanted to be oppressed by their religion, they should never have left their Sharia law practicing homelands.

The difference between France and the US is that they don’t have to tolerate intolerance like we do. I wish the US could kick out all of the crazies like scientologists, polygamist sects, neo Nazis and fire and brimstone Christians.

Wow.

I mean can't we just let her wear what she wants? It's not hurting anybody.

an act of modesty ?!? how dare her !!

That's what happens when there is no separation of church and state. The funny thing is she would probably have stoned to death in Iran for showing too much. Oxymoron for the day folks, same difference.

France is a shining example of being too politically correct.

Sarkozy is a moron for thinking that Islamic dresses is a sign of oppression. He might as well do the same with other religions. Banning vegetarianism in Buddhism because it oppresses their followers, etc.

What's really ironic is that they're doing what they say the Islamic dresses are doing. They're oppressing a certain group by banning what they wear as a choice in France, burqas, head scarves, etc. May I emphasize IN FRANCE. Middle East is a slightly different story.

Actually , being tolerant , has not worked historically very well . Pagans were tolerant . We got here by being tolerant . That "tolerance" is a manipulative tool for them to gather power and dominate the culture . All religions will do this if they can . They do not , in action tolerate much . Ask the native americans . Buddhism does not count so much , as they have no deity telling them what to think , and consider ALL life sacred . What should not be tolerated in willful ignorance . They will put an individual away for being delusional and dangerous . If it is a group and they call themselves religion , people just throw their hands in the air .... The historical conduct of a religion or belief system should be the deciding factor . Do they justify murder ? Torture ? Indoctrination of children ? Do they act as if they are superior to any other belief system ? If the answer to any of these questions is yes , then perhaps , it should be reclassified as a cult , at the very least . It is my understanding that religion is supposed to benefit a culture and not subjugate it . A deep and thoughtfully honest , reassessment of values is in order .

wow.. how is that inappropiate?
just a bullshit excuse against her religion.

How unpleasant to wear ! Regular swimsuits are cold and clammy getting out enough ! Ban it because it makes no sense unless you are allergic to sun . How do those women get enough "D" ?

you can't fight oppressive behavior with more oppressive behavior and expect freedom.

the truth.............non-Muslim French woman are offended and feel threatened by Islamic beliefs that women are not equal to men and that they should be subservient to them........and they do not want to condone it. is it prejudice? yup. they dont like Islam for the way muslim men are "expected" to treat woman.

i dont here any Islamic clerics complaining.

do Muslim women walk around bare foot too?

shouldn't they just go to an all woman's swimming pool? than who would care who wore what?

France is preventing Muslim women from observing their religion in public and etc......no doubt. but Islam imposes more on women than any government, that i can think of.

so personally, its not that important to me.

Can't we all just get along?

Good for France!! Someone has to put their fist down on these religious freaks. How come a "Muslim girls" ad came up when I chose this story?

Not appropriate, unhygienic? What? How is it inappropriate? I realize people aren't going topless as much as they used to, but really, this is inappropriate? I suppose scuba diving outfits are also very inappropriate.

If it's the headpiece that bothers people, then I suppose they should outright ban swim-caps.

OH, I see, it's not the outfit, it's just that it might be somehow related to a religion they don't like. Got it.

And how do they think it's unhygienic? That one I can't even begin to unwrap.