http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100421/ap_on_re_eu/eu_france_muslim_veils Well this will open up a can of worms
I have even heard of some Islamic Women activists that opose the ban because it creates a limit on their religious freedom. That being said they can always move to another country if they don't like it.
I guess if you want to hit yourself with a hammer, you should have the right to -but !