Do I have to wear this?

Have you ever been told what to wear? If you answered yes, what did you do and how did that make you feel? If no, what would you do and how would you feel? After reading an article found on the “Human Right Watch” website I discovered that some European countries have passed and/or contemplating restrictions on religious dress in public places. The restriction was first directed towards Muslim women for wearing veils. The veils typically have different variations like the hijab, which covers the hair; the niqab, which covers the face and neck, leaving the eyes visible; and the burqa, a full-face and body covering.

In France, laws were passed banning citizens from displaying religious symbols prohibits and students are not allowed at school if they display any kind of symbol. In Germany, laws were passed banning teachers from wearing visible religious clothing or symbols. Anyone that was caught wearing anything that had to do with religious was fined and sentenced to a year in prison. Both France and Germany laws were directed towards woman. In 2010 the Spanish senate adopted a nonbinding resolution that encouraged Spain to outlaw clothing or accessories that covers the face. I can only image how it must feel for someone to tell you what you can and cant wear. The last time I was told what to wear was when I was in the 6^th or 7 grade and my parents always decide what i`was suppose to wear. It seems that the United States is the only country that truly protects religious freedom. I truly love “being an American”