[Whey]

You know I was asked to remove my headcovering for a drivers license photo here in Texas a couple of years ago. When I explained to the lady doing the photo that as a Mennonite I was never seen in public without my head covered, she just took the photo. Now I know this is different than my face being covered, BUT why did she want my headcovering (which just covers the crown of my head) off? I think sometimes it is just knee jerk to object to anyone different. Your average sheep will just do what they tell you to do.

[summer]

Uh, did you SEE the photo of HER driver's license in the article? Pulling her license was not "knee-jerk" in my opinion.

[Harp]

BUT why did she want my headcovering (which just covers the crown of my head) off?

Probably because it's the standard thing to ask people to do. Men, for example, are asked to take off their caps, beanies, or ten gallon hats.

She might have known you were a Mennonite, but even if she did, she might have asked you to take the covering off anyway since it would be wrong to presume someone's religion because of what they wear. (Yeah, that's goofy political correctness.)

If I had to guess though, she probably just didn't recognize you as a Mennonite.

[Sugar and Spice]

Exactly! Do they ask women who are wearing wigs to remove them for their photos? What about when they go thru airport security? I can hear it now, mam, you are going to have to remove your wig for security reasons! LOL