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The Citadel Considers First-Ever Uniform Exception: Allowing A Muslim Hijab
The Washington Post ^ | April 15, 2016 | Susan Svrluga

Posted on 04/14/2016 11:08:26 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki

The Citadel is considering a request from an admitted student that she be allowed to wear a hijab in keeping with her Muslim faith, a move that would be an unprecedented exception to the school's longstanding uniform requirements.

If the request for the traditional Muslim hair covering is granted, it apparently would be the first exception made to the Citadel's uniform, which all cadets at the storied public military college in South Carolina are required to wear at nearly all times. (At beaches, for example, college rules stipulate that, "Cadets will change into appropriate swimwear upon arrival and change back into uniform when departing.") A spokeswoman said that to her knowledge, in its nearly 175-year history, the school has never granted a religious, or other, accommodation that resulted in a change to the uniform.

As word spread on social media, students, alumni and others responded strongly to the idea of an exception being made at an institution where uniformity, discipline and adherence to rules are defining values, where loyalty to the corps is paramount and individual preferences are trivial.

That the first exception might be for a Muslim student was an additional provocation for some -- and welcome symbolism for others -- in the midst of a national discussion about Islam in U.S. culture.

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for "a total ban" on Muslims entering the U.S. because he considers the religion one of hatred and violence, while President Obama has said the fight against extremist terrorism is not a fight against one of the world's largest religious faiths.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: citadel; hijab; islam; military

1 posted on 04/14/2016 11:08:26 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for “a total ban” on Muslims entering the U.S. because he considers the religion one of hatred and violence...

When the ##### did he say that? Did I miss it?

I don’t want them here because, while all germans were not Nazis, all Nazis were germans. So why take the chance.

Trump never said he considers the religion one of hatred and violence.


2 posted on 04/14/2016 11:21:10 PM PDT by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

No muslims. No women.

Problem solved.

Go serve a muslim country or terrorist group.


3 posted on 04/14/2016 11:31:07 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

The request is unwarranted. The student should be expelled.


4 posted on 04/14/2016 11:52:44 PM PDT by DakotaGator (Weep for the lost Republic! And keep your powder dry!!)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

I have a feeling follow the money applies in some way.


5 posted on 04/15/2016 12:07:58 AM PDT by Rashputin (Jesus Christ doesn't evacuate His troops, He leads them to victory !!)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

The left will whine like a stuck pig dare anyone show a cross.....

but the Hijab is fine???

Gimme a freeking break...


6 posted on 04/15/2016 1:22:11 AM PDT by GraceG (The election doesn't pick the next president, it is an audition for "American Emperor"...)
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To: dp0622

But it is. The first enemy this nation had after we won out Independence was Islam.


7 posted on 04/15/2016 2:27:11 AM PDT by fortheDeclaration (Pr 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation:but sin is a reproach to any people)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.


8 posted on 04/15/2016 2:47:46 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Of course. Nobody else’s religion is allowed to be accommodated, but the filthy ‘slimes are shoved own our throats on a daily basis.


9 posted on 04/15/2016 3:52:35 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (Crump or Lose 2016)
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To: dp0622

I have no issue with uniform exceptions. Turbans for Sikhs for instance. These guys are fierce warriors and would be loyal American soldiers.

Islam on the other hand is an anti-American death cult and should be rounded up and deported if alien or monitored closely if natural born.


10 posted on 04/15/2016 4:03:06 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

in keeping with her Muslim faith, but dont mention the cross or the bible. We need to route these bastards


11 posted on 04/15/2016 4:11:47 AM PDT by ronnie raygun
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Did 9/11 never happen? Did the Amish destroy the World Trade Center? ARE WE THAT STUPID A PEOPLE AS TO GIVE IN TO EVERY DEMAND FROM THE CULT OF HATE FOLLOWERS?

This geographical entity once known as the United States of America has gone overboard to promote Mohammedanism and denounce Christianity. ENOUGH ALREADY!! If this Mohammedan (why is she in college, when the Koran requires that she stay at home) wants to be a student, abide by the rules made for all. Otherwise, go find a school p*$$ified enough to cater to every whim.


12 posted on 04/15/2016 4:21:33 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: kalee

For later


13 posted on 04/15/2016 4:34:29 AM PDT by kalee
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Islamic dress is ok to wear but a cross is not? How is that right?


14 posted on 04/15/2016 5:28:14 AM PDT by jch10 (Hillary in the Big House, not the White House .)
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To: Vaquero

No exceptions. The Sioux were fierce warriors as well. Indian headdresses? So was Davey Crockett - coonskin caps?


15 posted on 04/15/2016 5:43:26 AM PDT by randita
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To: sukhoi-30mki

The Citadel is about to smack the tar baby


16 posted on 04/15/2016 5:44:18 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to irritate someone, point out something obvious they are trying hard to ignore.)
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To: randita

Bad comparisons. Coon skin caps and war bonnets are not a religious requirement. Where as Jews are allowed skull caps and beards in the US military.


17 posted on 04/15/2016 6:35:35 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: Vaquero; flaglady47; Maine Mariner; pax_et_bonum; seekthetruth
A couple weeks ago, on this forum, I posted in response to an article that the Army was considering or had already decided on allowing Sikhs to wear their turbans that it wouldn't be long till burkhas or hijabs would become part of the uniforms of women military.

Was I right or was I right? Didn't take long, for sure.

Leni

18 posted on 04/15/2016 7:51:39 AM PDT by MinuteGal (GO TRUMP GO !!!)
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To: AppyPappy

The Citadel does not want any beheadings on campus.


19 posted on 04/15/2016 8:02:47 AM PDT by bytesmith
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To: Vaquero

Not in the Army I served in! Must be the new more inclusive one that our fathers would not recognize.


20 posted on 04/18/2016 9:50:37 AM PDT by ABN 505 (Right is right if nobody is right, and wrong is wrong if everybody is wrong. ~Archbishop Fulton John)
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