Quebec ponders ban on face coverings
It isn’t even that a ban on face coverings in public is clearly pointed at a very few people practising a minority religion, as that the CAQ are so feckless that they think this is worth wasting government time and effort on, when so many other things need to be looked after.
EmilyG 22:18 on 2025-09-29 Permalink
This makes me worry for a lot of reasons.
There are still people who are cautious about getting sick, and still wear masks in indoor public spaces. I’m one of them. I worry now about that being banned. The article mentioned religious reasons for face covering, and masked protests, and I don’t think they said anything about face masks just in public, but I worry.
Nicholas 23:03 on 2025-09-29 Permalink
This is a completely neutral measure, which applies to all women equally (yes, they specifically single out women being the problem for what they wear, something men have never done before). If they want more completely neutral measures, they should consider banning wearing little T’s in public. It would apply to anyone regardless of religion, while reinforcing public security and promoting state secularism. “Other countries did it so I think it’s normal that we think about it.”
MarcG 07:11 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
It’s just internal party stuff, not government regulation, being voted on. I believe this is the fine pure laine specimen who presented this non-racist proposal on behalf of the Legault Youth. He was a cashier at Couche Tard last fall/winter and must have been distraught by all of the neckies he saw.
MarcG 07:14 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
Big Alfred E. Newman energy.
Mozai 08:01 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
So every winter when i cover my face I’m preaching and trying to corrupt the children or oppress women with my religion of… trying to stay warm? Has anyone notified the Bay that winter scarves are dangerous religious icons?
Uatu 09:11 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
Good that this is finally dealt with. Also I’ve more work because my department had to cut a position. Pressure from Sante QC ya know. I also might be bumped off my position so there’s that. But it’s ok because I know that Genevieve Biron and her new agency has to get their top gun salaries from somewhere. I’m sure that this discussion of scarves and hats will pay off in the long run.
Meezly 10:24 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
@Nicholas, how can a measure be “completely neutral” when it singles out a subgroup of women?
And if something is already completely neutral, it can’t be “more completely neutral”. This is the same double speak the CAQ is using. Sorry but this measure clearly ain’t neutral.
Ian 10:39 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
I’m pretty sure Nicholas was engaging in humour, given the “little t” comment. Satire is an effective political tool with a long tradition 😉
Meezly 11:38 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
ah yes, thanks, I’m taking things too literally again!
Nicholas 15:41 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
Those little T necklaces really can spotlight religion and encourage conversion, just look at Maeby.
Kate 16:31 on 2025-09-30 Permalink
Nicholas:
1. that link is not good, can you paste a new one and I will edit it in?
2. WTH are you talking about?
Nicholas 02:35 on 2025-10-01 Permalink
Ugh, sorry, https://youtube.com/watch?v=BnD7oj9xQR0 (it’s just more jokes)