I take this as more of a sign that, unlike the United States, Europe has never welcomed immigrants. The Jews were immigrants and were despised. The gypsy’s have also been mistreated. African immigrants as well.

The point I was trying to make was that Europe is a cautionary tale in the backlash that can happen when the PC crowd takes things too far.

She’s not yelling Fire, she’s wearing a burqa, there’s a big difference.

And what about those counties in Europe that are moving to forbid even the wearing of head scarves that don’t obscure the face ? There are many Muslim women who feel their religion requires them to do this, and yet the state forbids them from doing so. In the end, its no different from banning people from praying.

Does that same woman have a right to yell “Fire” in a crowded theater?

Religious freedom is a benchmark of free societies. So is behavior that protects the common good. When it is not possible to identify a person because of their garb, or that garb invokes fear (real or imagined) because of the malcontents who dress similarly – and want to blow up American airplanes and buildings and people – then, the common good should be served.

Freedom is not free; never has been.