Islamophobia Watch

"Though disguised under a hypocritical cover of secularism and protecting women's rights, the anti-burqa campaign is a racist assault on basic individual liberties. It is also particularly dangerous in that it sets precedents whereby the state can outlaw political or religious beliefs it deems contrary to its interests.

"No credence can be given to claims that Muslim women's rights can be defended by whipping up an anti-Muslim atmosphere and forcing women to modify their beliefs and conduct under the threat of punishment by the state."

World Socialist Website, 14 July 2009