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felweaver:ivorytowerblr:taperjeangal:allthecanadianpolitics:#DressCodePM: Stephen Harper Mocked For Niqab CommentsStephen Harper’s controversial remarks against the niqab are drawing fire on social media.Twitter users have blasted the prime minister after he stated in the House of Commons Tuesday that the face-covering veil worn by some Muslims comes from a culture that is “anti-women.”The federal government is appealing a court ruling that struck down a ban on the wearing of the niqab during citizenship ceremonies. Harper has said most Canadians find it “offensive” that someone would “hide their identity” while committing to join the Canadian family.Immigration Minister Chris Alexander also faced criticism last month after he suggested that hijabs — traditional Muslim headscarves that do not cover the face — should also be banned during citizenship ceremonies.Liberals and New Democrats have been sharply critical of the government’s position and have accused Tories of stoking Islamophobia.On Wednesday, using the hashtag #DressCodePM, Twitter users mocked Harper’s comments about how Canadians should dress.In a blog post, Shireen Ahmed urged Canadians to tweet, writing “all women are part of, and will always be welcome in the ‘Canadian family’ in any outfit she chooses.”Omg I was in the House of Commons during Question Period when he said this it was literally so shocking everyone gasped, except the Tories who cheered behind him.Fuck Stephen Harper. We need to get the Tories out of parliament. Even if you don’t think much of the other parties, we cannot allow apathy to let him stay and spew lies and ignorance in our name. Get him out, these women are a part of our family. They can wear what they want.Not surprised when it’s coming from a man who borrowed his speech from a Lord of the Sith. -- source link
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