• devils@lemmy.world
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    20 hours ago

    The face-covering law includes items that aren’t the burqa, such as bandannas and mascot/fursuit heads. However, it wouldn’t surprise me if you’re correct in assuming it’s targeting a religious item, especially since the law doesn’t usually get enforced unless it’s a woman wearing a burqa.

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      19 hours ago

      It’s a fact that the law was originally introduced by the far right, and specifically banned the burqa. Then it was expanded to include other face coverings, with exceptions.

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        18 hours ago

        That doesn’t surprise me in the least bit. I will have to look further into this. Regardless, it’s a stupid law.