The Swimsuit that Overthrew the State

French are one of the most hypocritical nations on earth. The government of France is at war against burkini. Ben Debney writes, "Hilariously enough sales of Burkinis have gone through the roof. Interestingly the designer is Australian; we have something of a love affair with full-length swimwear, eg. champion runner Cathy Freeman, champion swimmer Michael Phelps. They help keep the masses pacified with the provision of spectacles for the old bread and circuses routine though, so not terrorists."
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