Any religious representation [on govermental buildings] is offensive to secularism. A cross is just two over lapping lines but it would also be offensive in this context. Although the word offensive is a bit much, I'll give you that, I can understand why they want it gone.

It is a shame that secularism seems to disproportionately target Muslim women but it's either a religious symbol or it isn't.

Edit: Clarified first sentence.