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turk
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kondorong
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 Posted - 25 Jun 2009 : 23:55:38
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I think there is more she can gain being in Parliament without a scarf than to resign and leave her consituency unrepresented.
She has to understand that her host society is not an islamic society and as such she must slowly intriduce them to the religion and over time, scarfs will not be an issue.There is no compulsion in religion.
"LAKUM DINIKUM, WALIYA DEEN" |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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turk
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 00:18:16
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Kondo
I did not understand. I think she was allowed to be in the parliement with scarf. I have seen her on TV the other day in the parliement. Why does she have to be in parliement without scarf? Or why does she resign? Belgian voters already happy with her being with scarf as they voted for her. Scarf is a personal choice.
And host society not being an Islamic society does not mean anything if they are truly secular. Her religious dress code should not be an issue in a true secular society. But if you are talking about France (burqa debate), that is another story.
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diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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mansasulu
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 15:16:26
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| What political system do they have in Belgium? |
"...Verily, in the remembrance of Allâh do hearts find rest..." Sura Al-Rad (Chapter 13, Verse 28)
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toubab1020
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 15:57:20
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Originally posted by mansasulu
What political system do they have in Belgium?
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kondorong
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 17:32:45
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Originally posted by turk
Kondo
I did not understand. I think she was allowed to be in the parliement with scarf. I have seen her on TV the other day in the parliement. Why does she have to be in parliement without scarf? Or why does she resign? Belgian voters already happy with her being with scarf as they voted for her. Scarf is a personal choice.
And host society not being an Islamic society does not mean anything if they are truly secular. Her religious dress code should not be an issue in a true secular society. But if you are talking about France (burqa debate), that is another story.
Turk
The link is saying that wearing a scarf in parliament is illegal. I was responding to what is written in the link than the posting itself. Sorry i was not being very clear.
Like i said, if it is illegal to wear sacrf in parliamne t, she should not resign. She is better off representing her religion in the corridors of power than stay out. Secondly, her presence in parliament could educate others and over time, lead to acceptance. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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turk
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 18:19:22
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| Ok. kondo. I noticed that too. Sorry. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
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