Yeah, but they also tend to stone or hang people at the drop of a hat for other crimes.
To me it's a cultural thing, and each country should be allowed to have whatever culture it pleases. Ok, yes, it's a bit unjust and a bit illogical, but no more than Jews wearing a kippah and having sidelocks or Christians wearing a cross around their neck. The only places I know of that enforce the head-to-toe burqa are Afghanistan, certain areas of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. In most other countries, even Iran, the burqa is more of a loose scarf thingy, as much a fashion accessory as anything, evidenced by the fact that Muslim women in Europe have demonstrated in favour of keeping it. It's part of their culture, and has been for a long time, so to get rid of it would be to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
