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Old September 23rd, 2007, 06:56 PM posted to rec.travel.air
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Default Sikhs oppose new turban rules

(PeteCresswell) wrote:
Granted Skihs have been wearing turbans for a long time, but in
the context of everybody else having to remove their shoes and -
presumably - other types of headgear, what makes them so special?

Seems like the wearing of totally-concealing burkahs is a similar
issue.



If a burka wearing person enters a bank and waits in line to talk to a
teller, is this really acceptable ? You can't tell if it is a male with
machine gun under the hood or some female muslim only allowed to show
any skin to her husband ? And if the bank teller need to verify phot ID ?


If TSA agents are allowed to pat down a female's breasts, or feel some
guy's crotch, then they should be allowed to feel some's guy's hat.

The Sihks came to north america knowing full well that their ancient
llifestyle was incomaptible with north america lifestyle. They really
have no business to complain. If they truly want to wear daggers in
public and their head gear, they should move to a country where such
practices are part of life. This has nothing to do with faith. And
telling some guy he cannot wear weapons in public or needs to have hist
hat checked at airport is not an attack on their faith. It is simple
requirement that they comply with local customs in the western world.