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But that's the problem, isn't it?
It's so comfortable and nice I'd be happy to wear it out to run errands. And that's a health hazard. People who wear swimsuits in area other than pools collect germs, bacteria, and even fungus - and then dip all of this junk right into pool water to share with others. BLECCCH!
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In the US, our swimming restrictions aren't as tight as some European countries (like France!), so I've seen plenty of women cruising around town in their bikini tops (Ick! Boobs-a-poppin'!). So it's the same problem.
But in France....that's very strictly not allowed. Similarly, you're supposed to cover your hair before entering a public pool. And men must even wear tight butt-hugging swimsuits - no baggy shorts. If their country's health standard is that meticulous, than it makes sense that the Burquini is not allowed.
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So what about President Sarkozy's objection based on women's rights? I think a bathing suit objection is the wrong forum to initiate social, political, and religious change. If the burqa practice in Muslim society bothers Pres. Sarkozy, he's needs to affect political and diplomatic change on the international stage.
But using this as an excuse to discriminate against women following common religious law is wrong.
Besides, if we're going to judge women's swimming attire based on how degrading it is to our gender, then I want THIS BANNED IMMEDIATELY!:
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comfortable with their body or whose beliefs cause them to be modest. Also since they aren't hurting anyone who decides not to wear them, i see no problem with them.
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Now this is something I would wear !! Too cute, the Burquni NOT !!
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one of the purposes is to keep ur best clothes dry cause u wear an alternative swim wear.
the so called bikini was intended to be worn by those who want to get themselves tanned.
it so became a style statement by those who wanted to show that they are sexy.
any clothe is suitable.
the burqini cant be complained as it still serves the purpose.
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In August 2009, controversy erupted when a woman in France was prevented from swimming in a public pool wearing a burkini. It emerged this was due to a long-standing law that prohibited many forms of swimwear from use in public pools, rather than the result of political position on the garment.
"Burqini", a portmanteau of burqa (body) and bikini, is a registered trademark.
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This is very similar to a dive skin, which I have worn to go Scuba Diving and snorkeling. A dive skin protects you from the sun, coral and jelly fish. A dive skin fits a bit closer to the body and usually does not include a hood. A dive skin can also be a great lining under a neoprene wet suit.
The photo is from the Dive Goddess on-line catalog.
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It reminds me of that old Star Trek episode where Kirk and crew visit that planet hugely overpopulated, with throngs of people huddled together like sardines in their burqini-like outfits.
Religion (in this case Islam) decrees that women must hide their bodies from all but their betrothed, which seems pretty silly and demeaning to me. For all we know, if God exists, God created man and woman, and created them buck-naked. Clothing is a creation of humanity, some might argue that free will led to the creation of clothing and similar trappings.
Who are we, as Its mere creations, to then put words in God's mouth and suggest that women cover themselves up with human-made clothing to abide by Its supposed rules?
God is really such a slacker when it comes to setting down rules for Its creations to abide by. It really needs to set up a Wiki, hold press conferences, something.
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The security aspects are a whole other can of worms. It brings up visual pattern matching, evolution, animal psychology, mass hysteria.
A whole lotta baggage comes with a persons choice to wear a label that says Muslim, Jew, gay, or pretty much any X in a Y society.
Wear a flannel shirt at a preppy school? Man, John Hughes had a field day with the Breakfast Club.
I'm glad their not black. That would be depressing. I laugh at all of the the black wool swimming dresses that people wore at the turn of the century, both men and women...nobody protested back then.
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You can't wear those dresses...... Watch me!
You can't swim nude.... Already am!
You can't show your ankles...... Look at my ankle bracelet!
You can't go outside with your hair uncovered....... Look at me shampoo my hair in public!
You can't write a book..... Watch me write a 700 page novel and watch it become a best seller too!
I really hate when someone is limited by others.
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M$As with any other style of clothing, or lack thereof, it should be allowed at the beach. It is not appropriate for public swimming pools as those have health and security concerns.
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I don't know @albanian - I'm a woman, a fairly liberal minded one, and I am not insulted by the burqinis! As long as it's the woman's *choice* to wear modest clothing, I think it looks comfortable! I think it's a whole lot less demeaning than most bikinis! (says the bikini owner...)
Yes, or a man might, since if they are allowed for women they would be allowed for men. I am thinking of typical American urban public pools. Health and security are major concerns which have nothing to do with current politics.
It insults women because it says their body is bad or sinful and must be hidden. You don't see them making burkini's for men. It is quite possible for women to choose to insult their own or other women's bodies; but, that is still what they are doing.
There is nothing demeaning about a bikini, even a tiny one. If men are going to look at you in a demeaning manner they will whatever you are wearing.
I don't like the insinuation of "security concerns"... are you suggesting that women wearing burqini's might be hiding a weapon or bomb under their clothing?
Not quite sure about the health concerns, either. How is this different from wearing bermuda shorts and a t-shirt while swimming at a public pool?
Good points except for the last one. I like that swimsuit! And it's not demeaning. It says "Hey, the female body is a beautiful thing. Take a look!" and says it loudly in her case.
"People who wear swimsuits in area other than pools collect germs, bacteria, and even fungus - and then dip all of this junk right into pool water to share with others."
This does not make any sense at all. Either the disinfectants in pools are effective at dealing with this stuff, or they are not. If they are, then it doesn't matter where anyone has worn their swimsuit because the chlorine will take care of it. If they are not, then the bacteria etc is already in the pool anyway. If you're going to pick up bacteria wearing a swimsuit shopping, then you're going to get it on your skin no matter what you wear. And showering with just water before you get in is not going to wash all of that off. Besides that, half the people don't shower before they get in anyway.
Unless everyone is required to completely undress and shower with soap and water before getting in, they're going to bring their "yucky" stuff with them no matter what they're wearing. And even then, they would have a good chance of picking something up on their feet on the way to the pool; bacteria are EVERYWHERE. Don't worry about it, that is what your immune system is for. Or don't go swimming.
OMG my eyes! That picture defiantly be banned.
I guess. Yeah, I can see how you can interpret that as liberating - and I think bodies are (usually) beautiful and I'm not sexually shy....it's just that the reasons for wearing the swimsuit are usually demeaning: Wanting to be ogled. It'd be different if the women wearing those were really doing so to celebrate their beautiful womanhood.
You make a good point though, @albanian.
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