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To: Cage Rattler who wrote (4863)	2/21/2007 4:22:30 PM
From: FJB	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 20106

In recent times, can anyone think of a holy Bible, holy sacrament, or holy book, outside of islam that unequivocally directs, in quotable form, that their followers engage in anti-infidel behaviors of various sorts -- that is routinely referenced by deranged clerics? Bingo.

To: Cage Rattler who wrote (4863)	2/21/2007 5:22:29 PM
From: Proud_Infidel	Respond to of 20106

UK: Schoolgirl loses veil legal case BBC News ^ \| Februari 21 2007 news.bbc.co.uk A 12-year-old schoolgirl has failed in an attempted legal challenge to her school's ban on a full-face veil. Mr Justice Silber had been told that the girl's three older sisters had attended the same school and had worn the niqab with no problems. But the school, in Buckinghamshire, had told the girl it was not acceptable because teachers believed it would make communication and learning difficult. The judge has now rejected her lawyers' arguments for a judicial review. They said after the judgment that the family were "bitterly disappointed". They are considering making an appeal, but would have to make a separate application for this as the judge refused them permission to do so. For legal reasons the girl and the school have not been identified publicly. 'Religious tolerance' It is understood she has been taught at home after falling foul of the uniform policy last autumn. About 120 of the school's 1,300-plus pupils are Muslims. About half of them wear the hijab headscarf, which is permitted. The girl's solicitor, Shah Qureshi, said: "We believe there are a number of errors in the decision that have led to Mr Justice Silber reaching the wrong conclusions. "It is surprising that he decided that the school had not infringed my client's freedom to manifest her religion given the fact that she entered the school on the understanding that the wearing of the veil was allowed when being taught by male teachers." Costs He added: "My client and her family are not the extremists that they have been portrayed as by some elements of the press. "All she wants is to be able to practise her deeply held beliefs whilst getting on with her daily life. "She is not impinging on the rights of others and has always been willing to meet with the school to reach a resolution." There was no immediate reaction to the ruling from the school, which is referring enquiries to the local authority. A spokesperson for Buckinghamshire County Council said it would be responding once it had had time to consider the full ruling. The county council had supported the school but not backed its case, saying it had to consider the possible burden on its resources of an expensive court battle. The judge awarded costs against the girl's parents, who had funded her case themselves. Last year, the Law Lords ruled that a Luton school was justified in banning the jilbab, a long gown. Government guidance says schools can decide their own uniform code in consultation with the community.