>> And do you really think the Egyptian’s clothing was either comfortable or aided in their endeavors? <<
Did it aid in their endeavors? Probably not; the point was only that it wasn't harmful. Covering the elbows and knees probably isn't a great idea, but Msgr. Pope certainly isn't calling for that.
Comfortable? Probably more than you think. Ever see the uniforms bicyclists wear in the hot, July sun of France? Believe it or not, there are better options for keeping cool than exposed skin.
>> Sorry, I’ve worn too many uniforms in sport to buy that lie. <<
Believe it or not, the legs on this woman's outfit are not for modesty, but for performance:
The POINT in uniforms is that they aid in the endeavor to win but you admit that the Muslim attire does not aid in their endeavors. How much have swim teams changed their attire in the last fifty yrars? How much have sprinters changed their attire? Many other sports teams uniforms have been changed. DRASTICALLY in many cases.
When you bring up bike racing as an equivalent, you are out of line. Bike racers are not playing/racing on a beach in SAND. Secondly, they dump bottles of water continually on themselves when they get hot during the race, and protect their chests with a newspaper or other object when they start to chill. I can just see volley ball players dumping water all over themselves during a game in order to stay cool! I have been present at many Tour de France and know the bikers are not racing on a beach. Obviously you are unaware of the differences in the sports.
I repeat, I’ve worn too many uniforms in sport to buy that lie.
Same thin goes for a Tennis Court. Even Clays is not playing on sand!