[AnotherUnixGeek]

The West believes that Islam oppresses women. But as a Muslim, descended from generations of Muslims, I have a different story to tell...

Recently, Muslim progressives have softened their stance against the veil.

Is this intended to be a parody or satire? If this woman had a shred of self-respect, she'd be offended by the notion that Muslim "progressives" consider it any of their business whether she wears a veil or not.

And if this woman sets foot in Saudi Arabia or many other parts of the Muslim world with her brightly colored veil, she's going to be in for a very rude awakening. The comments she will receive will not be "is that a batik" or "what a lovely color" - she will be asked why she isn't covered from the top of her head to her feet. She could be arrested, and in some places she'll get acid thrown in her face for daring to show it.

This woman, and many others in the Muslim world, would be better served by recognizing that spreading BS to a western audience isn't going to do nearly as much to improve the lot of Islamic women as reforming the savagery of Islam in their home countries.

[rhombus]

Damn that was well written.

[Brilliant]

It’s interesting that this woman is focused primarily on the veil. She apparently has little conception of what freedom really is. To her, it’s “wear the veil,” or “don’t wear the veil.”

And even that choice she is apparently willing to jettison.