Reply #1: The idea of banning headscarves seems very intolerant

[muriel_volestrangler]

it's not as if it's a fundamental change from 'traditional' European clothing - except that it's outdoor clothing for a Christian. Have they also banned Sikhs from wearing turbans in German schools? Any comments, people in Germany?

Also, do they ban crucifixes worn around the neck? That's an obvious expression of religion - and not even one that your religion asks you to do. The article seems to talk about crucifixes as classroom decoration, not personal.

Though I must admit I wouldn't like a teacher who also wore a veil. Maybe my personal limit is when someone's face gets covered - it has a taint of denying their personality, somehow.