Posted on 04/14/2016 11:08:26 PM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
The Citadel is considering a request from an admitted student that she be allowed to wear a hijab in keeping with her Muslim faith, a move that would be an unprecedented exception to the school's longstanding uniform requirements.
If the request for the traditional Muslim hair covering is granted, it apparently would be the first exception made to the Citadel's uniform, which all cadets at the storied public military college in South Carolina are required to wear at nearly all times. (At beaches, for example, college rules stipulate that, "Cadets will change into appropriate swimwear upon arrival and change back into uniform when departing.") A spokeswoman said that to her knowledge, in its nearly 175-year history, the school has never granted a religious, or other, accommodation that resulted in a change to the uniform.
As word spread on social media, students, alumni and others responded strongly to the idea of an exception being made at an institution where uniformity, discipline and adherence to rules are defining values, where loyalty to the corps is paramount and individual preferences are trivial.
That the first exception might be for a Muslim student was an additional provocation for some -- and welcome symbolism for others -- in the midst of a national discussion about Islam in U.S. culture.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for "a total ban" on Muslims entering the U.S. because he considers the religion one of hatred and violence, while President Obama has said the fight against extremist terrorism is not a fight against one of the world's largest religious faiths.
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Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for “a total ban” on Muslims entering the U.S. because he considers the religion one of hatred and violence...
When the ##### did he say that? Did I miss it?
I don’t want them here because, while all germans were not Nazis, all Nazis were germans. So why take the chance.
Trump never said he considers the religion one of hatred and violence.
No muslims. No women.
Problem solved.
Go serve a muslim country or terrorist group.
The request is unwarranted. The student should be expelled.
I have a feeling follow the money applies in some way.
The left will whine like a stuck pig dare anyone show a cross.....
but the Hijab is fine???
Gimme a freeking break...
But it is. The first enemy this nation had after we won out Independence was Islam.
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.
Of course. Nobody else’s religion is allowed to be accommodated, but the filthy ‘slimes are shoved own our throats on a daily basis.
I have no issue with uniform exceptions. Turbans for Sikhs for instance. These guys are fierce warriors and would be loyal American soldiers.
Islam on the other hand is an anti-American death cult and should be rounded up and deported if alien or monitored closely if natural born.
in keeping with her Muslim faith, but dont mention the cross or the bible. We need to route these bastards
Did 9/11 never happen? Did the Amish destroy the World Trade Center? ARE WE THAT STUPID A PEOPLE AS TO GIVE IN TO EVERY DEMAND FROM THE CULT OF HATE FOLLOWERS?
This geographical entity once known as the United States of America has gone overboard to promote Mohammedanism and denounce Christianity. ENOUGH ALREADY!! If this Mohammedan (why is she in college, when the Koran requires that she stay at home) wants to be a student, abide by the rules made for all. Otherwise, go find a school p*$$ified enough to cater to every whim.
For later
Islamic dress is ok to wear but a cross is not? How is that right?
No exceptions. The Sioux were fierce warriors as well. Indian headdresses? So was Davey Crockett - coonskin caps?
The Citadel is about to smack the tar baby
Bad comparisons. Coon skin caps and war bonnets are not a religious requirement. Where as Jews are allowed skull caps and beards in the US military.
Was I right or was I right? Didn't take long, for sure.
Leni
The Citadel does not want any beheadings on campus.
Not in the Army I served in! Must be the new more inclusive one that our fathers would not recognize.
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