My daughter just racially and religiously profiled (VANITY)

3/1/2010 | MOM MD

[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?

[Blood of Tyrants]

I would be outraged. Contact the American Center for Law & Justice for advice.

[a fool in paradise]

We are no longer living in the 16th or 19th Century. 40 years ago, things were different in Egypt.

[sodpoodle]

Call the ACLU. That should be interesting.

[laweeks]

“my daughter was wearing her coat for religious reasons.”

What? Explain. What religion? Why did they want it off?

[DJ MacWoW]

and try harder to avoid government institutions from now on.

There's someplace else to get a learners permit?!

[Between the Lines]

Quit embarrassing your daughter in public.

[napscoordinator]

I never heard of a religion that required wearing a jacket. What religion is this? I learn something new everyday on Free Republic.

[goseminoles]

I know it sucks but its the law.

[CalvaryJohn]

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.

[DJ MacWoW]

If your daughters coat was not obscuring her face/jaw line there was no reason to remove it.

[stormer]

Why do you care if women want to wear a hijab? If the women were Mennonites, would you want then to remove their head covering? And why would you lie to the authorities just to make a point? I thought bearing false witness was a sin.

[Sender]

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%.

[Red in Blue PA]

Now THERE’S an idea!

[Anti-Utopian]

It’s called the “country.” Hillbillies ask for it by name.

[Venturer]

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.

[CJ Wolf]

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.

[Red in Blue PA]

Get a GUN, not a home security system!

[DJ MacWoW]

Oh please. I live in a rural area. The DMV is in the city.

[petercooper]

BS!

Immigrants, You are in America now, please remove your funny hats and costumes.

[thefactor]

You lost me when you said she was wearing the jacket for religious reasons which we all know is not the case. You were discriminated against because you are of a particular religion, but because you are NOT of a particular religion.

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.