The isolated Terrorist activities everywhere and the War raging in the Middle East, have created new conditions and new obligations for Civilians and for Governments, if they seriously want to ensure protection and security. Wearing religious or ostentatious clothing now incites reprisals !
In France, the recent attacks on Jews in the street are the perfect example. Is it prudent to wear a Kippa or a distinctve black felt Hat in the street ? Should they not be reserved for wear at home or in the synagogue ?
Likewise, in western countries Muslims also dress in very distinctive clothing. Wearing Niqabs or Hijabs in the street is banned by law in certain countries. This ensures the basic principle that the face of everyone can always be seen and identified. What Muslims wear at home or in their Mosques is normally tolerated.
Leaders of ALL religious denominations have a duty to protect their faithful. They should preach principles of prudence and common sense, to guide their believers and, above all, to ensure their safety.
Wearing Hoods in the street to prevent identification should be outlawed everywhere. There is an evident difference between protection against the elements and hiding one's face.
To counter the increasing, gratuitous terrorist activites, a sharp new crackdown on "hoods" by the police must be announced and undertaken ! This is what electors everywhere expect.
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