Itay's Veil Ban

From the BBC News:
"Italian committee approves face veil ban bill"

An Italian parliamentary committee has passed a draft law which will ban women from wearing veils which cover their faces in public. The bill, which has the backing of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's central-right coalition, would prohibit the wearing of a burka, niqab or any headwear which covers the face. Belgium and France have already banned the full-face veil in public. If passed, those who defied the ban would face a fine of 150-300 euros ($213-426; £130-260) and some kind of community service, according to Ansa news agency. For those who forced someone else to wear the covering, the penalty would be 30,000 euros and up to 12 months in jail, Ansa reports.

^ I have said it before and I will continue to say it. I completely agree with countries (like Belgium and France) that ban the veil and fully support others (like Italy) that want to do the same. It is not a question of being Anti-Muslim - since many Muslim countries - like Turkey - limit the veil and/or burqa in their country. It is a question of basic human rights and public safety. I hope the US will see all the countries that are or planning to ban the veil in public and enact the same laws here. ^

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14380793