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Council on American-Islamic Relations Writes to EEOC About Massachusetts School

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When a friend of mine visited a Muslim country, out of respect she had to cover her head and wear certain clothing..out of respect for their religious and cultural beliefs. When immigrants come to this country they need to respect and obey our laws and beliefs---it works both ways. It is arrogance on their part to demand we change our laws or regulations just to fit them. If they want to continue and cling to their beliefs they should stay in their own country. My sons and daughters had to abide by school regulations when they attended school. They had to cut their hair and wear the uniform or appropriate clothing---those are regulations we all live by.

s of FL 2:28PM January 15, 2010

This school needs to SEE where the QURAN says that WOMEN mUST COVER it only says they have to cover their BREASTRS and those who COVER THEMSELVES are FUNDAMENTALIST who are trouble makers wherever they go...I would not let them sway me due to CAIR..CAIR is KNOWN for supporting terrorism and the FBI is on their asses all the time for their crooked ways. CAIR spends its time harassing AMERICA FORCING US into SHARIA LAW..We need to TAKE A STAND and the school has a right to not allow head coverings and it is NOT a religious requirement and CAIR can not prove it is!
I was married to an IRANIAN Muslim and had middle Eastern restaurants..I know what I am talking about..CAIR is a BULLY Against AMERICA and this school needs to tell them to shut the hell up...

PAMELA DEANNE of GA 9:00PM January 11, 2010

If the laws in this country are skewered towards one religion, that religion certainly is not Judaism.
How are Jews trying to change your way of life to accomodate them?
Public schools and places of work are not closed on Jewish holy days, last I looked.
I am not Jewish and like you (probably) I am really tired of our involvement in the mid east when we have enough to straighten out at home, but I think you are really off base in your comment.
By the by, this was eluded to by another poster, but I am told that the Koran is not specific as regards to the type of clothing a Muslim should wear. It just requests that clothing of both female AND MALE should be modest.
I have heard that some would-be terrorists were caught via face recognition technology. I know that for some the method is an invasion of privacy, but in some cities it is illegal to walk the streets with your face covered. No masks, either. Philosophically, I don't like the idea, but practically, it is hard to argue when perhaps my life was saved by it.
I think attire in school should be fine so long as it does not call attention to oneself as being different. Pink hair is out. I think a burka should also be out. People in the difficult position that some Islamists with children find themselves in, in the US, have founded their own religious schools.

Joan Dalton of AL 4:03PM January 08, 2010

When a friend of mine visited a Muslim country, out of respect she had to cover her head and wear certain clothing..out of respect for their religious and cultural beliefs. When immigrants come to this country they need to respect and obey our laws and beliefs---it works both ways. It is arrogance on their part to demand we change our laws or regulations just to fit them. If they want to continue and cling to their beliefs they should stay in their own country. My sons and daughters had to abide by school regulations when they attended school. They had to cut their hair and wear the uniform or appropriate clothing---those are regulations we all live by.

A. Geary of IA 5:21PM January 07, 2010

everybody must to living in the official rules of state, city, school etc.

sergey 3:09PM January 07, 2010

Supreme Court cases, usually involving Christian Scientists' and Jehovah's Witnesses' health treatment of their children, and sometimes themselves, indicate that religious practices may not be covered by the freedom of religion ideal. It would seem that clothing often associated with religious sect, even if demanded by their religion, is not a right. When not required by religious scriptures there are no possibilities of religious rights. Maybe some other right, like a right to privacy could be considered. Of course another school is an option! But as I remember, most universities have rights to set standards for their students--from entrance to matriculation.

Bob O'Connor of CA 3:06PM January 07, 2010

If you don't like the rules then don't come to our schools or apply to our colleges... when in Rome do as the Romans do as the saying goes......you have choices.... don't expect us to change for every religion, aethiest etc...... our taxes` are high enough now wothout having to comply with every one's wish.....

john zajac of CT 2:50PM January 07, 2010

they both scream for their perceived "rights" and are quick to become defensive at the slightest (what they consider) resistance to their "religious customs" Schools and public venues are finding themselves having to make changes to accommodate them, at taxpayer expense, when in reality they should pay for their own mosques and not enforce their rituals and traditions on establishments that have been formed according to this country's laws.

kathymm of AK 2:11PM January 07, 2010