Me without my hijab

la times ^ | June 8, 2008 | Zainab Mineeia

[StolarStorm]

I used to think that as well... but the look they give is not one of suffering but of extreme arrogance and hostility.

I live in an area that has a large and growing Islamic population. They are not here to assimilate. They are here to dominate... and the women are doing their part.

[BIGLOOK]

American Japanese who wore tabis were also targeted. It tended to be a generational custom; Issei (first generation) alway wore then, Nissei (second generation) sometimes wore them when not wearing sneakers. But tabis are still worn to this day as a matter or choice. Can’t say the same about the hijab though.

[Onelifetogive]

Be honest — how many of you clicked on this thread to see if there was a picture posted of an un-hijabed Iranian hottie? :-)

You're not the only one...

[Onelifetogive]

They try to hide it, but it's obvious...

People try to make her feel as comfortable as possible, and this is the thanks they get...

[JLS]

The US the is not Turkey. Individuals have the right to do as they please here within very lose limits. That includes dressing as we please.

The lose limits often include not covering your face. I certainly will not argue that dress can be a unifying symbol. That apparently has some governmental standing in Turkey. It does not in the US.