I find it rather interesting that the earliest history of the “veil” dates back to about the 16th century and involved the Shaw of Iran and his new wife. It has been debated as to whether he insisted on veils for all women because his own wife was beautiful or quite ugly. Muslim belief in the covering of adult females did not have wide acceptance until more recently (approx. 150 years ago) and was due to the thought that “man” would be tempted from his religious course. Another note on this, in all countries that insist that adult females wear the “veil” or headress while in public do not allowed them to vote. I believe in freedom of choice for all the Worlds Citizens as long as it does not infrindge on anothers freedom.