In France, repression as begun against women who cover their heads and arms and legs while at the beach.

Wearing a hijab is a provocation, like wearing a cross. Freedom of speech (in the broad sense) includes the right to make provocative statements. If you disagree, say something back.

However, that's not the worst repression here. Much worse is the threat to punish people for posting photos and videos of the thugs at work. Posting them is our only defense against whatever brutality feel inclined to impose.

Foolish and Dangerous (and illiberal): Europe's Clothing Attacks Against Muslim Women.

This is ethically no different from Iran's clothing police that punish women for not covering up as much as their oppressive religion requires.

A century ago, a bathing suit like the burkini was illegal in the US. It was considered too revealing.

Does anyone know whether the burkini is prohibited in Iran?