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Originally Posted by MattyC
Certain aspects are certainly. Why else would they be moving? There are definitely things from other cultures, especially those run by theocracies, that are appalling and have zero place here. Now, this instance is not one of them, as long as it's the person's choice to wear what they are and they aren't being forced, the covering of their face imposes no danger nor infringes on any rights of others. However, having to show your face is necessary in certain circumstances (pictures on official documents, travel security, etc..).
This is my point.
I agree the MP has taken it way off base, no question. But you can't expect that things from whatever culture you're coming from will be acceptable or even legal in your new home.
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I don't know if I'd agree that how a state is run or having draconian laws in place is necessarily a reflection of culture in the same sense that someone wanting to wear ceremonial garb or speak in their native tongue is. I do agree that if your culture runs up against the laws in the country you're emigrating to, that you're definitely the one who should adapt, but I think that's the key difference. I expect new immigrants to adapt to our laws. I don't think they should feel required to assimilate.