Well Chuck I'd also say that there is something, maybe not irony though, in the stark difference in our posts. You see I was responding directly to the two previous posters and commenting on their specifics of their posts.

You on the other hand are making a strawman argument that attempts to vilify progressives - whoever you seem to think that is - despite the fact that no one here is "self-titling" themselves as such.

What is ironic is the pearl clutching, near hysteria in your post making it seem as if the end of western civilization is nigh. I don't have to agree with women wearing veils to see that doing so does not mean we are endorsing it or teaching those values in our schools. If you have concerns about women showing their hair or not then you need to spend some time in an Orthodox Jewish neighbourhood. And finally, if you're worried about a religion not being compatible with Canadian gender equality values, then you might want to speak to your local (male) Catholic priest.