Sofie,
This is a concerted onslaught. See this article:
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2004/feb2004/scar-f18.shtml
Regards,
Kabir.
"Ceesay, Soffie" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> FYI & FYA (Action?) if you support the rights of those who choose to wear
> Hijab (Burqha).
>
> Soffie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: isbflash [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 2:34 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Alabama Petition against a ban on wearing hijab
>
>
>
> In the Name of Allah, the most merciful, the most kind
>
>
> ACTION ALERT!
>
> The state of Alabama has passed a ban on wearing hijab (or head
> scarf) for driver's license pictures. The oppression that Muslims
> suffer all over The world is beginning to hit home.
>
> A petition has been started by CAIR (Council on American-Islamic
> Relations) to lift the ban, but it can only be successful with the
> participation of ALL active, dedicated Muslims.
>
> Go to http://www.cairhouston.org/alerts/alabamapetition.htm
>
> By signing this petition you will show your support against the
> decision made by the officials at the Alabama DPS. We encourage all
> to sign it and pass this URL along to those who are interested in
> furthering the cause of religious freedom.
>
> Below is the text of the petition. Please fill in your name and email
> then hit the submit button. This petition will be forwarded to key
> officials at the Alabama DPS. If you have any questions please send
> them to [log in to unmask]
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> Jazakullah Khair for your participation!
>
> ----------------------------------------
>
> The religiously mandated headscarf worn by Muslim women traditionally
> covers the hair, ears, neck, and a large portion of the forehead. The
> frontal view of the face is sufficient to identify a person in any
> type of picture identification. In fact, any attempt made to alter a
> person's picture from their normal public appearance may cause
> them
> to be harassed and misidentified. Forcing Muslim women to remove
> their headscarves to show more than their face for identification
> would be a direct violation of their religious rights protected under
> the Unites States Constitution.
>
> We urge you to join the vast majority of other states in promoting a
> tolerant healthy and diverse society by allowing a religious
> exemption to the policy prohibiting head coverings in driver's
> license photographs. Islamic headscarves are not equivalent to
> baseball caps or head bands that will not necessarily be worn. I am
> deeply concerned about the unnecessary emotional stress and hardship
> due to Alabama's existing policy. Thank you for your time.
>
> Your Petition will be sent to the following addresses:
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