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.

  • @bobman@unilem.org
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    91 year ago

    Yep. Make the masses squabble over social issues while the wealthy fucks them with monetary ones.

    • @sheogorath@lemmy.world
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      61 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
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        31 year ago

        “Let them have brioche” as they said.