… Marine Le Pen’s refusal to meet with a Muslim leader because he insists she wear a veil to the meeting is magnifique.
“You can pass on my respects to the grand mufti, but I will not cover myself up,” she said.
Absolutely. Lots of women are compelled to veil themselves; they need to see high-profile women around the world refusing to. It might help.
February 21st, 2017 at 3:41PM
don’t think this gesture by Le Pen is likely to empower Muslims in France or elsewhere, ya know history/context and all…
February 21st, 2017 at 5:01PM
dmf: I’m not certain of that. More broadly, a high-profile politician refusing to veil gets a lot of attention and moves the discussion about types/degrees of veiling forward.
February 21st, 2017 at 9:05PM
think you’re underestimating the relations/tensions between the FN and ethnic minorities but time will tell, the company one keeps and all: http://www.politico.eu/article/marine-le-pen-and-the-trump-supporting-us-congressman-steve-king/
February 21st, 2017 at 10:50PM
She has surprising levels of support among groups you wouldn’t expect.