Bans just feed their sense of martyrdom. The Quebec law lets them wear the archaic bit of cloth in most situations, but not when the use of photo ID is required to establish eligibility for public services.

One of the volunteers I work with in Professional Society is from Egypt. Browsing the web he came across an Arab Language interview with reporter dressed in Western Garb and painted with makeup, interviewing a hard line cleric. He kept is gaze fixed on the wall, refusing to look at the woman he was speaking with. When questioned he said that he would not be able to control his thoughts if he looked directly at her.

Who really has the  problem in this situation?

I think face paint / makeup is just as silly as high heels, but if a grown man gets uncontrollable sexual thoughts if he simply looks at a woman he is the one with the problem, not her.

I guess sexually out of control clerics are not just a Christian Problem.