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Politics : President Barack Obama
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To: ChinuSFO who wrote (95435)6/26/2011 3:56:36 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (1) of 149317
 
Growing of hair and wearing turbans in support of religious beliefs is one thing. But the burkha does not fall in that category. Hence it is not subject to the religious rights guaranteed under our Constitution.

Is it freedom of religion or freedom of expression or both that is guaranteed in the Constitution? There are some people who find piercings and tats very offensive but can we stop people from piercing themselves? How about the Hassidic with their spit curls and top hats?

I am opposed to wearing the burka because I think they are hideous but I defend the right of every woman, man and child to wear one. IMO its that tolerence of cultural, ethnic, racial and religious differences that has made the US unique in the world even as we have not always lived up to that promise.
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