Brenda Brenda:
They are only offended when it goes against their wishes/needs/demands. The first thing they bring up is "freedom of religion". Something not so common in their country of origin, but they know how to pull that card the moment set foot here?
Thats actually a bit of a false argument. Dont expect immigranst to have the believe in the same policies as the dictatorships they're fleeing from...usually, its the exact opposite.
$1:
It is a privalege not a right.
If I were in that class and the teacher told me to face the wall during her presentation I would be insulted as would any self respecting man. [and similar responses]
I've said it before, I'll say it again: I think all religion is dumb and people who think there is god who cares about trivial shit like what you wear or what you ate for supper are among the stupidest of all. I also think forcing anybody to "face the wall" or leave the room because they are male or whatever is stupid, just like I dont think non-christians should have to leave the room when the teacher wants to lead the class in the lord's prayer. It should be noted that it was the teachers idea to have the men face the wall and the mulim girl is the one who chose to face the wall instead.
BUT the real question is not who should leave the room or face the wall, its why does this have to be an issue in the first place? Who cares if she wants to give a speech with that stupid get-up on?
I think the real issue that the teacher had a personal problem with muslims who dress that way and chose to show their prejudice. There is nothing about ther get-up that fundamentally interferes with the class. Just leave it alone.
$1:
If she is offended by living in a free and open society...
I dont think there is anything about a free and open society that is offending her. Remember, shes not imposing anything on us, we are the ones who are imposing on her by making her take off her get-up or face the wall, etc. in order to participate in class. In fact, you have to recognize that these so-called "anti-burqa" policies are about us deciding where the limits of freedom exist for immigrants, they are not about others coming in and limiting our freedoms.