The Marines Reluctantly Let a Sikh Officer Wear a Turban. He Says It's Not Enough.

[ATX Wahine]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

So?

Really? You want to rehash a discussion of two days ago rather than just read through the thread?

A little bored, perhaps?

[Spot]

Originally Posted by scarabchuck

Agreed. I've always had a lot of respect and admiration for Sikhs, even though I don't understand the hair /turban things. ( I struggle to understand all forms of religion). So I'm a bit torn on this one. I think I'm leaning more towards the fact that the military has a uniform, if you've joined then you need to follow the rules. What next, allow women of Islamic faith that are in the military to wear Burka or Niqab ?

Agreed, Sikh's are normally really great people to know. The one's I've met were very kind and frankly awesome to be around.

That being said. It's the military. There's a uniform for a reason. If you can't abide by those rules, don't join. Anyone who doesn't want to comply with the program needs to show a little respect and not sign up. It's all volunteer after all. They shouldn't join and then demand the military adapt to them. Tolerance goes both ways.

I would feel very differently about this if there was a draft.

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by Loveshiscountry

Because Osama bin Laden was the only enemy who wore one?

hahahahaha you are so uninformed as well as don't care about the truth it's hilarious. hahahahahahahah

Islam does not mandate males wear turbans. Some leaders within the Sunni branch of Islam choose to wear a turban to distinguish themselves. It’s a regional think.

Sikh men are forbidden to cut their hair and wear turbans.

In Judaism, the Talmud commands observant males to cover their heads.

[lilyflower3191981]

You gave him a finger, he now wants your entire hand. This is exactly why guilt trip does not even work in a toxic co-dependent relationship. There is a huge difference between enabling and empowering.

Many missed the point, the point is that Marine Corps allowed him to wear the turban, but he says

me no happy, it is not enough

Toor immediately appealed the decision and received slightly greater accommodations that allowed him to wear a turban and beard while in garrison.

But he says the deployment restrictions and the restrictions on ceremonial units that remained were still unacceptable.


So all of sudden, he decided all these rules are unacceptable after being a Marine Corps officer for how long now? LOL Give me a break.

He also brought civil rights lawyers to the Marine Corps,


Klapper and the other lawyers representing Toor have since sent a letter to the Marine Corps asking it to reconsider its decision in this case with the hopes that the Corps will either follow the Army’s precedent or at least work with Toor’s representatives to come to an agreeable solution.

But, if the Marine Corps does not come to the bargaining table or accept greater accommodations, the lawyer is prepared to sue the Corps in federal court,

https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/new...an-in-uniform/

In my opinion, Marine Corps should just give up already. Just accept it, why fight it? I am sure they will soon find couple Marines or couple retired officers or maybe even generals to say, "it is such an honor to serve with him." then everybody should just shut up. lol Just give up already.

Oh, for the concerned citizens, just tell us, 'He served, what about you" then we should all shut up as well. lol