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Originally Posted by Delgar
Actually, the comparison works at a certain level. Your argument is not consistent. While I agree it enters into absurd territory to compare the niqab to the KKK hood for the purposes of a citizenship ceremony, the fact is, if you think someone should be able to cover their faces through the ceremony--- keeping in mind they've already been approved as citizens subject to the oath --- there is no legal or moral difference if the person wears a niqab or a KKK hood. Adding to that, they could wear a Winnie-the-Pooh mascot head, a colander, or whatever else whey want even if it conceals their identity to anyone other than the government agent (whom must be only female in the case of the niqab matter) who verified their identity.
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It doesn't work at any level because it conflates religious observation with the association of hate-crimes membership punishable under the Canadian Charter.
Absolutely ludicrous comparison that I think says a lot about those who view it at as reasonable comparison.
KKK/White Supremacists/Aryan nations are listed as CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS.
HOnestly, Delgar/Transplant, this is a reasonable comparison?