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The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism.

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[-] sheogorath@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Bread and circus, my friend, bread and circus.

Although I'm not feeling so hot on the bread availability in the near future.

[-] magnor@lemmy.magnor.ovh 3 points 1 year ago

"Let them have brioche" as they said.

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