text: This was a cowardly attack that must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. It is part of Canada's fabric that people of all faiths can worship freely and without fear of violence and persecution.  I agree with most of the article, however, face coverings are only common in countries with no freedom of speech, no gender equality, and no freedom of sexual orientation (without exception).  Canada is a secular country with laws independent of cultural codes interpreted as piety. It is clear based on history that fundamentalist demands for submission to strict religious codes never wane, Turkey's secular protections have eroded into religious fundamentalism in under 10 years (rolling back 70 years of secular progress established by Ataturk). Europe's experience has demonstrated that cultural segregation stemming from strict religious interpretations results in division and conflict and ultimately regresses society.