Some argue that he state shouldn't dictate to us what we should wear no matter how stupid. Doing so is taking away our liberty. We should have ability to criticise people for wearing them however.
What if a religion sanctioned slavery? Does that get a free pass because HURR DURR religious freedom? NO. The BURQA is a form of slavery it is an outward sign that men OWN women, just as the rediculous looking headresses that the FLDS women wear says I'M A SEX SLAVE TO MY HUSBAND. all of that shit should be banned because no person has the right to control another's free will -- not even in the name of Islam or FLDS.