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Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators (apnews.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 23 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

What if I'm cold or want to go skiing? I could wrap a scarf over my face which I have done. Is that not illegal because it's not the same garment?

What about COVID? Wouldn't masks conflict with that also? Of all countries I'd never imagine one with a colder climate to make such a law.

[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)

There are exceptions for sport and health&safety. You can do all of these things.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Does getting spanked by my husband if I don't cover my face count as a health and safety concern?

[โ€“] diffcalculus 10 points 8 months ago

Depends on the safe word

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

It counts as a crime against your physical integrity and dignity and you should report him to the police

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Not sure where you're getting your masks from but mine sure aren't covering my whole face.

Can see the argument for skiing masks and shit though

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Austria has a similar law. And a website that connects the local whether report with the rules for when wearing a scarf is okay.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

So I have to look at the internet to see if I'm allowed to protect myself from the cold? Oh not officially cold enough even though it's making my face hurt, guess I'll just suffer because God forbid I'm allowed to be the one who decides how much of my body I went exposed to the elements.

You like authoritarian control of the most basic parts of people's lives, most people don't want to live in a world like that.