If the French treated Muslim men the way they treat Muslim women, maybe they would actually prevent an attack.
A wealthy businessman has paid fines imposed on three women who defied France’s burkini ban, and also offered to pay for other people charged under the new law.
Rachid Nekkaz, a real-estate entrepreneur of Algerian descent, said he personally opposes the burkini and niqab, but believes that within a democracy nobody has the right to prevent another person from wearing the clothing they choose. “Provided that this clothing is not a threat to freedom of others or the security of the territory.”
“As soon as I see that France is not respecting fundamental liberties, I always get my cheque book out," he said. Cont.
Story from - The Independent
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