I find it strange and alarming that the accuser and both men who aided her have been named in this article.
The Sikh would make life easier for himself if he were to at the very least trim his beard back some. The heavy bush-beard + the Turban + not being able to speak or understand any English made him look suspicious. No, it’s not fair, but with ISIS threatening 3500 New Yorkers online, it is realistic.
Assimilate with American norms, and this is far less likely to occur.
Agree, mostly.
Even if here for asylum, people who come to this country should
1. learn english starting day one if not before legally immigrating
2.know they may be scrutinized more if they choose to follow dressing or customs of their heritage or religion.
We also need to educate ourselves, since so many “refugees” visa workers and such have been flooding in.
Never thought I’d have to learn about all these foreign peoples but, at the moment, it’s in my best interest - for my protection and to not have needless suspicion or concern.
As per their religion, Sikhs can’t trim their beards. Many do — yes, but it’s akin to a sin — Sikhs are supposed to maintain the 5 ks all the time — wear their hair long (a la Samson) - meaning never trim the hair anywhere (neither on their heads or beards or moustachios)