this "article of faith", as the author calls a veil, creates a public threat - isn't this so clear? When you do not see a face, you can not tell who is in front of you ... even a man may be disguised as a woman. Secondly, it's not about a faith - check fellows-Muslims who do not wear a veil. I am afraid, allowing veils on our streets goes too far in terms of "political correctness" - because it violates public safety!