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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:00 AM

The veil vs. French values

A Muslim woman is denied citizenship -- some say because she wears the niqab.
Tracy Clark-Flory

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  • Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:15 AM

    So many seem to be missing the point...

    "Some" say because she wears the niqab.

    Read the article again. She was not denied citizenship because of what she wears or what religion she chooses to practice.

    —komplehx Read komplehx's other letters

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