The French senate approved Tuesday a law banning any veils that cover the face, including the burqa, the full-body covering worn by some Muslim women. France is the first European country to nationally impose a ban. More...
I don't see eye to eye with the French a lot, it is just an historical thing, but I do admit that their penchant for going against the grain can be quite admirable.... Now if they only could get to use soap and make proper wine......