Muslim Woman Wears Veil Into Opera, Then Something Amazing Happens France has been on guard following the Charlie Hebdo attacks, and theyre stepping up security measures as evidence by a recent incident in a major Paris opera house. According to reports, a Muslim woman wearing a full veil was sitting in the front row of La Traviata. Cast members noticed the woman and objected strongly to the dress, an opinion that was high controversial. A singer spotted her in the front row during the second act, claims Jean-Philippe Thiellay, director of the Bastille Opera. Some performers said they didnt want to sing. Thiellay confirmed that the woman refused to adjust her dress code and was eventually kicked out. The theater is protected by law that was introduced to France in 2011, banning Muslim women from covering their face in public. This is the first reported incident of someone being ejected from an artistic venue. He told her that France, there is a ban of this nature, asked her to either uncover her face or leave the auditorium, Theillay said of the controversial interaction with the security guard. The man asked the woman to get up, they left. It was unpleasant getting her to leave. There was a misunderstanding of the law. What do you think of the incident? Do you support the operas decision? 