Posted on 03/01/2010 9:40:56 AM PST by Mom MD
Sorry for the vanity, but mad as heck and not going to take it. I was with my 16 yo daughter getting a lost driver's permit replaced. She was asked to remove her jacket, which was not touching her face. I objected, pointing out 2 women who went before us in line were not required to remove their hijab, which was touching their face. I was told they did not have to remove those articles for religious reasons. I then told them my daughter was wearing her coat for religious reasons. Didn't get me very far, but I am tired of this and am considering filing a civil rights complaint with the attorney general's office. As caucasian Christians, we were discriminated against on the basis of race and religion. What say you?
I would be outraged. Contact the American Center for Law & Justice for advice.
We are no longer living in the 16th or 19th Century. 40 years ago, things were different in Egypt.
Call the ACLU. That should be interesting.
“my daughter was wearing her coat for religious reasons.”
What? Explain. What religion? Why did they want it off?
There's someplace else to get a learners permit?!
I never heard of a religion that required wearing a jacket. What religion is this? I learn something new everyday on Free Republic.
I know it sucks but its the law.
I’m really attempting to give a damn about your plight. I really am. It’s just not happening. I have a feeling you’d be real fun on a dinner date.
If your daughters coat was not obscuring her face/jaw line there was no reason to remove it.
Unfortunately, that is the world we live in. For now. Muslims can wear their hijab, Sikhs can carry their daggers, etc. Now if your daughter were a Nun in full habit, perhaps they would not know what to do. Oh heck, she’s a Christian, make her take it off. Probably. Good luck with your protest, I agree with you 100%.
Now THERE’S an idea!
It’s called the “country.” Hillbillies ask for it by name.
You will get nowhere.
Government employees are not afraid of offending white people. You are nothing, and any suit you bring will be laughed at.
I assume from your name that you are from Maryland. Makes a suit even more ridiculous. Liberal Maryland could care less about offending you.
Well, first what religious reasons is your daughter wearing a coat for? Are these documented reasons with in your religion, can they be verified. otherwise you don’t have a case.
Get a GUN, not a home security system!
Oh please. I live in a rural area. The DMV is in the city.
BS!
Immigrants, You are in America now, please remove your funny hats and costumes.
And quite honestly, I think lawyers are a huge reason why we are in this mess. Don't involve more by making a complaint.
I understand your point and I think it's a valid one. She should not have had to remove her coat.
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