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"In all conscience, I consider that the wearing of dress or symbols which conspicuously show religious affiliation should be banned in schools. For that, a law is necessary. I want it to be adopted by parliament and in force before the return to school next year."
-- French Prime Minister Jaques Chirac

Opinion polls show the ban in schools is backed by a large majority of French citizens although Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders have opposed it.

from Chirac Wants Law Banning Muslim Headscarf in School

Frankly, I think this is a monumentally bad idea, at least in this day and time. It certainly wouldn't fly here in the U.S. I may not be a fan of some religions, but I think that diversity of expression and diversity of belief is something well worth maintaining.