Critics call United States today "harmful" - new French ban on the veil

PARIS - two women in Muslim face veil you were by the police Monday on the first day of a ban against face coverings that says France women demean covered and are extremist. Of Michel Euler, AP

Police drag away an unidentified disguised demonstrator in Paris on Monday.

Michel Euler, AP

Police drag away an unidentified disguised demonstrator in Paris on Monday.

The law prohibits the Niqab, which has only a slit for the eyes and the burqa, which has a mesh screen over the eyes and fines up to $125 for violations.Opponents say Muslims unfairly just for a decision of such as is to dress. "This law of the exception in France, a nation built on laws, harmful,", said Noura Jaballah, Coordinator of the chapter of the European forum for Muslim Women.Jaballah France said the law targets a minority who should have the right to personal freedom and freedom of choice.Samirah Akoumar, 20, a student at the Sorbonne, wore a hijab, the veil on the head, and carry a Quran used, to pray between classes."You said that while most see as a symbol of female oppression the burqa, the women wear to voluntarily do."Looking at the women in Paris, to ensure that many of them are converted and wear it as a symbol of their faith, the burqa ", she said."The law, approved September not specifically state that that be Muslim garb and contains exceptions for motorcycle helmets, welders, festival artists. A veil force people who wear women risk up to one year in prison and a fine of $41,000. French President Nicolas Sarkozy supported the law as a way for Muslim immigrants to be better in the French company incorporated. Unrest have tortured suburbs around Paris in recent years, since claim Muslims more job opportunities and compliance with the Islamic traditions and laws.France has 6 million Muslims, the largest population in Europe. In 2004, a law banning headscarves and crosses on public schools and Government buildings came into force. staged about a dozen people including three women wear Niqab veil, a protest against Notre Dame, said that the ban is an affront to the freedom of expression and religion. Paris police said two of the veiled women by the police for the participation in an unauthorized demonstration were taken away. They were later released after questioning. Homsy Faysal, 21, a student of public affairs at the Paris Institute of political studies, said that he supported the law. He said, the pads are not an obligation according to Muslim law, but Osama bin Laden being a belief of the Wahhabists in Saudi Arabia, which is the sect.He said that people who wear the full veil are the most radical kind of Muslims, "so it is good to remind them that we are in a Republic life.""Mohammad T, 41, a garbage man, do not agree"."For me, that there is a law on security as it is not so much about racism", he said.Visit our FAQ for more information about reprints & permissions. Report corrections and clarifications, contact standards editor Brent Jones. Send test in the newspaper for publishing to letters@usatoday.com comments. Include name, telephone number, city and State for the review. To view our corrections, go to Corrections.usatoday.com.We have updated the conversation guidelines. The moderation process and an explanation of the use that "report abuse button" contains a short review of changes. Read more.

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