Veiled women cannot vote in Quebec election


	Veiled women cannot vote in Quebec election

Deepti

3-25-2007 4:00 AM

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canada, elections, muslim, women, veils, islam, vote, quebec

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3-25-2007 4:30 PM

Druid67

Gee, if I had a chance to dress like a Muslim woman, I would rob a bank...who are they going to look for after I disrobe in an alley!!!
BAHHHH!HAHAHA....

As for voting, NEVER let Muslims vote in Canada....too many phukt up crazies out there...

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