Woman attacked in Minnesota restaurant for being Muslim (legal, Mennonite, gun)
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Is this an example of karma or what goes around comes around? They attack and kill us, it's not terribly surprising that the same may happen to them, especially when dressed in muslim attire. Not saying it's right, of course, but it would not happen if muslims were truly the peaceful people that some would claim.
This woman did not one thing to provoke, generalizing to the entire population is ignorant at best.
In spite of this, Muslims are still safer in the U.S. than Muslim dominant countries, right?
LOL
Its the same case for Pakistan - India.
Pakistan was created for the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent who did not want to live in a majority Infidel nation of India.
Yet, aside from wars between the two nations, more Muslims have been killed in Pakistan than in India, since the two were created. Shias need special protection for their Muharram procession in Pakistan, and Ahmedi Muslims are by law considered Non-Muslim in Pakistan, yet no such issues for Muslims in India.
"Meanwhile, one restaurant manager followed Burchard-Risch out the door and helped police track her to a nearby Cub Foods parking lot, where she was arrested. She’s been charged with third-degree assault, a felony."
Good thing we have a civilized justice system in the U.S. and minority religions are protected under law. Wonder what it's like for Christians in Muslim majority countries?
Or even other Muslims that don't practice as you do.
In spite of this, Muslims are still safer in the U.S. than Muslim dominant countries, right?
Hogwash don't you follow the news? Hundreds of thousands of Americans are fleeing this racist hellhole as we speak, I believe their headed to Syria.
Remember that kid who invented time? Do remember the absolute hell he had to go through? MIT scholarship offers, meeting the President internship offers st Google. I shudder to think of the lifetime of scars and PTSD he will suffer from the hands of oppressors like me and you.
She's from Kenya, hopefully she can make it back to paradise where drunk rednecks can't torture her and she can be free to pursue her authetic self.
Just because you have a right to, doesnt mean you should.
As an immigrant, I have traditional garb too sitting in my closet, which I can wear, and every head would turn around and look at me. I would get lots of attention, both good and bad.
I prefer to integrate into the US society rather than wear the traditional garb and be an eyesore for my host country that has already given me enough.
The Islamic hijab is a symbol of oppression for millions of women across the world, who are 'forced' to wear it. It is no different than a Nazi Uniform or the Confederate flag. Pride for some, oppression for others. Home - MSF
Okay, I hear you and I think I understand your point of view.
I live in West Philly and we have a lot of immigrants who sometimes wear their traditional garb on the street and I must say it looks charming and even festive. African women wearing colorful patterned dresses and matching turbans. Indian women wearing gorgeous sarees. Cuban guys wearing Guayabera shirts. I like living in a international tolerant city.
Now, I am not Muslim ... but I believe many if not most observant Muslim women are required to wear a headscarf as a sign of modesty. Just like they are required to eat food permitted by Halal standards. If people in America have "religious liberty" should they be forced to go against their religious beliefs because you don't like it?
More precisely: should an Orthodox Jew give up wearing a yarmulke - even though that is a requirement of his religious beliefs? It's the same thing!
I have neighbors who are Mennonites and Amish. The Amish women wear long dresses in subdued colors with sleeves and little lace caps on their head. Are you against the Amish? It's the same thing!
What are you saying? People don't have the right to dress according to their religious beliefs?
It strikes me as an argument for conformity.
If the headscarf is a symbol of oppression to Muslim women, what about the whole get up Catholic nuns wear - the habit, wimple, etc.? Or traditional Hindu women who wear the saree? Or how about Mormons who traditionally wear strange and restrictive underwear? Or Sikh men who wear a turban and a steel bracelet?
Religious customs may be archaic or even silly, but I cannot and will not judge my neighbors in their choice to practice their religion.
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