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France denies citizenship to veiled Muslim woman

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PARIS - The case started quietly, when a Muslim woman who sheaths herself in a head-to-toe veil was denied French citizenship because she had not assimilated enough into this society. France's highest body upheld the decision, and politicians across the spectrum agreed it was the right move.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/france_ba...WePPyeCXEDW7oF

Okay, their country their right to decide who becomes a citizen an who does not. However, I don't see this as being a problem in the US. For one thing, if she wanted to be a citizen, she would have to pass a citizenship test that I understand is pretty difficult which covers our history, heritage and system of government. So, she would definitely know about her rights and voting here. Also, I think we try to pride ourselves on being a melting pot which includes at least trying to accept differences in custumes, religion and heritage.
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Re: France denies citizenship to veiled Muslim woman

Well, it's France - what else do you expect? I have a serious problem with them denying her citizenship simply because of the religious values she chooses to practice. Apparently they had to problem allowing her to be interviewed only by woman, so what is the problem with her clothing? Sometimes I hate being part French. Those people (government) sometimes make me want to scream!
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