Yes, I agree. What the French are doing makes no practical sense.

Submitted by Michael S (United States), Aug 22, 2016 at 22:11

I agree with you completely on this, Daniel. Readers should look at how Western swimwear has changed over the short period of 100 years:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/26810560259031032/

The Burkini looks much closer to what both women AND MEN were wearing in the West, just three generations ago, than modern swimwear does. The next thing you know, French children will be required to have tatoos in a few years, or go naked, the way this is trending. Perhaps men will also be required to shave their heads, and pierce their ears.

Note: Opinions expressed in comments are those of the authors alone and not necessarily those of Daniel Pipes. Original writing only, please. Comments are screened and in some cases edited before posting. Reasoned disagreement is welcome but not comments that are scurrilous, off-topic, commercial, disparaging religions, or otherwise inappropriate. For complete regulations, see the "Guidelines for Reader Comments".