I am a Muslim female practicing attorney who is admitted to the bar in two states, one being New York, which is considered one of the hardest bar exams to pass in the United States. I am accomplished. As is my husband, a Muslim man.
And I enjoy wearing both hijab and Burkini with PRIDE.
I feel that I should correct a lot of the hurtful comments I see on supposedly liberal newspaper websites.
As for the argument that France should not allow Burkini if Saudi Arabia doesn't allow bikini, I would like to ask those individuals if they have ever travelled to the Middle East. In 2010 in YEMEN I saw Russian women in bikinis at the public beach. Women may also swim in bikinis in Morrocco, Lebanon, Indonesia and a ton of other countries.
And what type of nonsensical argument is this? Do we wish to become like Saudi Arabia now? Saudi Arabi is not a model country - never has it been and never will it be. They have Mecca and Medina. That's it. Saudi Arabia is also not going around the world and preaching about its exemplary human rights practices - but we see France doing so. Speaking of which, has France ever apologized for the colonization and war in Algeria?
As for the example that even women who claim to choose Burkini are still brainwashed, imagine this-- a person converting to Islam-- her choice, without at the time having any family or friends who were Muslim- and finding the hijab to be a source of religious pride mixed with letting go of vanity - a way to have control over showing one's own body and destiny (that person would be me).
For those who say it is demeaning to men, and it means that Muslim women think men can't control themselves, I disagree and have faith in men. Women make these decisions with themselves in mind, not others. Please don't jump to patronizing conclusions.
For those who say men in Morrocco and Germany and elsewhere harass or abuse women more than other ethnic groups - that is a lie. I work with DV victims who come from all ethnicities and circumstances. Women also get harassed walking down the street in the US just as much as Morrocco and Egypt.
For those who say that women should not HAVE to wear Burkini if men don't, I say that your statement presupposes that women "have" to wear it - that there is some force or brainwashing at play. Further, if you travel to the Middle East, or have thoroughly done your research, you would know that men have a strict dress code as well. Whether they want to follow it is another story - but I can't control what a man wears just as he can't control what I wear. I have seen men on beaches in Yemen who usually do not take off their shirts or wear shorts - and if they do take off their shirts, they pull their swim trunks up over their belly button, which is seen as awra.
Further, do people ask men in yarmulkes why they are oppressed and why their wives don't wear them as well? Different religions have different customs.
And finally, for those who call it a blanket, bulky or any other demeaning names or even say it is a hygiene issue-- that is highly offensive and untrue. Burkini is no different than a wet suit with a swimming cap. The Burkini I have is made of special material that dries within 5 minutes after getting out of the water. I do not feel hot in it (but even if I did, so what? It's MY choice). It also does not present a safety risk as far as drowning, anymore than a wet suit would. I also LOVE how when a huge wave comes, I don't have to worry about any of my body parts falling out the way it would happen with a bikini (I know women know what I mean).
And last but not last, I would never EVER denigrate someone's religion, whether Jewish, Buddhist, Atheist, Hindu, Christian, etc., the way people have done to mine.
I love people and their religions. I smile when I see Jewish people walking on Saturdays instead of taking the car out because I know we all have a common bond and they believe as strongly in their faith as I do mine.
Please respect one another and get to know one another. We are all eccentric and do not fit into neat little stereotypes.
I will leave you with a quote: "We must respect all religions, for every human must get to heaven his/her own way."
Mr. Cole, as a former law student who has read a couple hundred opinions of his, your commentary is misleading. Yes, he believed in strict textualism, even when it went against his conservative beliefs, and in that regard he was consistent. However his rulings on torture were disturbing. Had he been on the bench during Korematsu I fear he would have been with the majority. His ideas on affirmative action as well.
Further, in the case of hijabi Samantha Elauf, let us not pretend that any favors were done. The Constitution clearly states "free exercise of religion," and for that, we have only the Constitution to thank.
That being said, he was a great writer and may he rest in peace.
I am really tired of hearing about how it ruins American interests or harms our relationship with our "Musim American partners." How about how it's WRONG and BIGOTED and UNETHICAL period!
No mention of O'Malley? I thought he did really well!
Also, in your words: "9/11 was not committed by American Muslims and they shouldn’t be held responsible for it or dragooned into being junior FBI agents just because of their religion. They have the same responsibility to speak up if they see people plotting violence as everyone else. But we don’t typically draft evangelicals into watching that none of their members goes postal and shoots up a Planned Parenthood clinic." Thank you!!!!
I would honestly love to buy a bernie sanders bumper sticker for the car (I first learned of Bernie through seeing a bumper sticker on a car) but I am concerned as an already visibly Muslim person for my car getting keyed or tires getting slashed. That would just make it all the more likely.
I think Zuckerberg is a very good person and many of the responses are downright cynical. He didn't have to say what he said - people would still keep using facebook even with his silence. And I don't think he cares about money anymore. He made a statement because he believes in what is right.
I recommend the movie Battle of Algiers to anyone interested in learning more about the history of relations between France and Algeria.
As if islamophobia in the US was not bad enough already, as a woman "visibly" Muslim I now fear for my life each day - in the US. Thank you Mr. Cole for being a voice of reason. Being asked to denounce this implies that we are somehow all collectively to blame- when in reality 99.99999999% want to live our lives in peace. We didn't do anything to deserve this. Get to know your neighbors and the people you share this earth with. Live and let live.
That's just ridiculous. Just because you don't condemn something does not mean you agree with it! The troubling part is the collective responsibility and blame - we don't know any of those people nor do we support their criminal acts! Why does anything need to be said? Shouldn't it be clear? Everyone is different. People are just trying to live their lives in peace. We are allowed to care strongly about what we care strongly about without it being deemed as sinister. For example, some people are more passionate about global warming than civil rights, etc.
No one brought up drones in Yemen or the Arab Israeli conflict either. Sanders rejects interventionism, that's all fine and well.... Why hasn't he spoken out for Palestinian rights? His silence speaks volumes. I actually found Lincoln Chafee to be incredibly refreshing, even if weak. At least he brought up the droning of the wedding convoy and his ethical approach.
What does it matter what the reality is when the media continues exaggerating and labeling everything as "Islamist," changing people's perceptions in the process? Who are people more likely to believe, mainstream media or Juan Cole's blog? We already know the answer to that.
The media is 100% to blame for people's misconceptions of Islam. I can't even blame people for believing what they see on the news, with the constant onslaught of coverage, it unfortunately changes your perceptions on a subconscious level even if you are open-minded and educated.
So true!! I want to know who controls what gets particular airtime. It is always "mental illness" when the man is white. Take for instance the man who wreaked havoc at that police station. It was "over a child custody incident," not terrorism.
My husband and in-laws are stuck in Yemen and no US official seems to care. I am considering taking my concerns to the media. The people of Yemen are selfless and kind and they of all people do not deserve this. It is always the innocent civilians who suffer the most. For what? What does anyone gain from this war? Both sides are wrong. The Houthis are no angels either and they are certainly not underdogs as portrayed on this website.
"Don’t be the mysterious Muslim that lives down the street. Open your home during your festivals. Talk to your neighbors at the bus stop in the morning.
Your goal is not really to teach them about Islam – although that is fine. Your goal needs to be to get them to know you as a human being, as a North Carolinian, and an American. And once they know you and like you – that will teach them everything then need to know about what Islam is and what it is not."
Everyone has access to libraries and reading materials. Why must it be every Muslim's job to show people that they are good enough? If someone gets to know you naturally and finds that you are just like them, then both individuals have grown for the better - but Muslims do not need to prove anything just on account of being a member of a faith. It is not fair to expect that.
But of course no statements on the closure of Guantanamo Bay or the recent execution of 3 North Carolina students. Social justice only when it is palatable.
There is a video with Anderson Cooper where Deah's sister states that the man told Deah that he was not comfortable with the way they looked. Things became worse when Deah's wife, visibly Muslim, moved in. Then you also have the man's facebook post regarding "your religion." How is this NOT a hate crime? Patiently waiting for a government statement.
God rest their souls. They sounded like wonderful, kind people. Telling is the lack of media reporting - if this had been a member of another group it would've been front page, head line, front and center. No one systematically executes people over a parking space.
I feel very sad about all the lives lost and all the grudges people hold for past wrongs. I wonder when we are going to stop being so divisive as a world and start working together. I wonder why it is so hard for people to realize that we all share the same joys and struggles in life and we are more similar than dissimilar as a human race.
Sadly, the Yemen stories often never get comments. I pray for all of the innocent, wonderful, generous people of Yemen who have much to offer this world.
When reading the Senate report, do read the footnotes. Any law school graduate knows that the real information is in the footnotes. In them I read that a detainee was subject to "enhanced interrogation" because he did not call the interrogator "sir." I also read that a detainee was told he had to "earn" the bucket used for excretion purposes.
But no mention of reforming CARRP in Obama's executive order, as if Muslims don't even exist. Very disappointed by everyone left out of this immigration "reform." What a slap in the face for everyone who waits to come here legally and for people from Muslim countries who are often stonewalled.
My comment was not posted so again I ask: who chose these panelists and what exactly are their qualifications? I found them to be offensive and uninformed.
It is horrible that these "men" threaten women with their lives if they do not wear burqa and control what kind of jobs they can take. On the other side, women in the US who choose to wear hijab are discriminated against whenever they go on job interviews and many cannot find work because of it, so many qualified women are also out of work here as well, albeit not in such a drastic fashion, but the thought behind it is the same. Hoping that this comment does not get deleted.
They fear mixed marriages because one day the majority of youth born will be the product of mixed marriage and racism will no longer be as prevalent. Already 1 in 5 marriages in the US are mixed race and people resent it.
In Loving v Virginia, a white man and black woman who had married were interrupted as they slept in bed one night and arrested for having married one another. Israel seems to have learned from the US, just as Nazi Germany had, when it would label public benches as "Jewish only."
Not sure why my comment was deleted so I am reposting. What Iran is doing is no different than France's ban on hijab in certain settings. Both involve control of women's bodies.
No matter what you do, police always engage in "testilying" - and the judge more often than not believes it. The best thing you can do is answer the questions if you do not want to be charged with disorderly conduct. An alternative is to define every situation - "is this a voluntary questioning or have you now done a Terry stop on me based on reasonable suspicion?" The police officer would be surprised if someone knows so much. But most people are understandably too frightened by the uniforms to talk back to the police.
NYPD are notorious for these acts and that is why we have the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Reminds me of when former President Saleh in Yemen said women should not be protesting in Sana'a because it is not proper for woman to do that. Yemeni women were rightfully angry. I am more pleased with that than Turkish women "revolting" against a nation already largely secular and stable. Instead of giving attention to this comment about laughter, more accountability should remain to be had for the fact that women in Turkey are STILL unable to wear hijab in some places. It is all control in the end, no matter if it fits your model of control or not.
Spying? Not surprising at all. But using the word "rag head" in government agency training materials? Are you kidding me? Didn't our president state he was going to put an end to these practices? I guess it wasn't high up on his list of priorities. Shocker.
This is a start. I would also like her to have a sit down with the mother of the 17 year old Palestinian boy who was murdered in order to come to an understanding in some small way. If people do not bridge the gap on a personal (not political) level this will unfortunately continue to occur.
The woman is a lunatic and her fixation on Islam is very odd. "Freedom of speech" or not, a court would have never allowed any other religious or ethnic group to be referred to as "savages." Why us? True freedom means living life without being inundated with hate speech against our will. The problem is this lady is so twisted she thinks she is telling the truth.
It's sad that we need to highlight the PTSD and other suffering of drone pilots in order to make the topic relevant to the American public. It's sad that innocent people being killed ANYWHERE of any religion or nationality is
not enough to alarm the public. I do feel sympathy toward the drone pilots suffering but the civilians in the countries where drones are used are suffering far worse.
With family still in Yemen, my question is when will it stop? Is "offering condolences" the best they can do? What a disgrace. Innocent people who live in these countries now face danger on two fronts: from the militants and from the drones as well. And these were men in Afghanistan clearly working with us! Has this occurence been given any exposure on mainstream media? Of course not.
I heard the MB are not the ones behind the attacks on churches. It would make little sense as everyone knows that the Christian minority did not cause the coup - the military is behind the destruction of the churches and it is being used as a pretext to paint the MB as terrorists. Can anyone verify that?
Suddenly, traveling to the Middle East is the "in" thing to do. It is interesting because, as Armenians, her family had said before that they have a problem if one of them moves to a Muslim country (Turkey). She also tweeted out support for Israel. But that does not stop her from trying on abayyas and visiting. I hope she stays out of Yemen. We don't want her there.
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I am a Muslim female practicing attorney who is admitted to the bar in two states, one being New York, which is considered one of the hardest bar exams to pass in the United States. I am accomplished. As is my husband, a Muslim man.
And I enjoy wearing both hijab and Burkini with PRIDE.
I feel that I should correct a lot of the hurtful comments I see on supposedly liberal newspaper websites.
As for the argument that France should not allow Burkini if Saudi Arabia doesn't allow bikini, I would like to ask those individuals if they have ever travelled to the Middle East. In 2010 in YEMEN I saw Russian women in bikinis at the public beach. Women may also swim in bikinis in Morrocco, Lebanon, Indonesia and a ton of other countries.
And what type of nonsensical argument is this? Do we wish to become like Saudi Arabia now? Saudi Arabi is not a model country - never has it been and never will it be. They have Mecca and Medina. That's it. Saudi Arabia is also not going around the world and preaching about its exemplary human rights practices - but we see France doing so. Speaking of which, has France ever apologized for the colonization and war in Algeria?
As for the example that even women who claim to choose Burkini are still brainwashed, imagine this-- a person converting to Islam-- her choice, without at the time having any family or friends who were Muslim- and finding the hijab to be a source of religious pride mixed with letting go of vanity - a way to have control over showing one's own body and destiny (that person would be me).
For those who say it is demeaning to men, and it means that Muslim women think men can't control themselves, I disagree and have faith in men. Women make these decisions with themselves in mind, not others. Please don't jump to patronizing conclusions.
For those who say men in Morrocco and Germany and elsewhere harass or abuse women more than other ethnic groups - that is a lie. I work with DV victims who come from all ethnicities and circumstances. Women also get harassed walking down the street in the US just as much as Morrocco and Egypt.
For those who say that women should not HAVE to wear Burkini if men don't, I say that your statement presupposes that women "have" to wear it - that there is some force or brainwashing at play. Further, if you travel to the Middle East, or have thoroughly done your research, you would know that men have a strict dress code as well. Whether they want to follow it is another story - but I can't control what a man wears just as he can't control what I wear. I have seen men on beaches in Yemen who usually do not take off their shirts or wear shorts - and if they do take off their shirts, they pull their swim trunks up over their belly button, which is seen as awra.
Further, do people ask men in yarmulkes why they are oppressed and why their wives don't wear them as well? Different religions have different customs.
And finally, for those who call it a blanket, bulky or any other demeaning names or even say it is a hygiene issue-- that is highly offensive and untrue. Burkini is no different than a wet suit with a swimming cap. The Burkini I have is made of special material that dries within 5 minutes after getting out of the water. I do not feel hot in it (but even if I did, so what? It's MY choice). It also does not present a safety risk as far as drowning, anymore than a wet suit would. I also LOVE how when a huge wave comes, I don't have to worry about any of my body parts falling out the way it would happen with a bikini (I know women know what I mean).
And last but not last, I would never EVER denigrate someone's religion, whether Jewish, Buddhist, Atheist, Hindu, Christian, etc., the way people have done to mine.
I love people and their religions. I smile when I see Jewish people walking on Saturdays instead of taking the car out because I know we all have a common bond and they believe as strongly in their faith as I do mine.
Please respect one another and get to know one another. We are all eccentric and do not fit into neat little stereotypes.
I will leave you with a quote: "We must respect all religions, for every human must get to heaven his/her own way."
Why would people be talking about this when they can't even locate Yemen on a map?
Mr. Cole, as a former law student who has read a couple hundred opinions of his, your commentary is misleading. Yes, he believed in strict textualism, even when it went against his conservative beliefs, and in that regard he was consistent. However his rulings on torture were disturbing. Had he been on the bench during Korematsu I fear he would have been with the majority. His ideas on affirmative action as well.
Further, in the case of hijabi Samantha Elauf, let us not pretend that any favors were done. The Constitution clearly states "free exercise of religion," and for that, we have only the Constitution to thank.
That being said, he was a great writer and may he rest in peace.
I love this President. This gesture healed my heart in many ways.
Is it true that some areas chose between Bernie and Hillary by a coin toss? How is that legal?
Sad to see O'Malley leave...
I am really tired of hearing about how it ruins American interests or harms our relationship with our "Musim American partners." How about how it's WRONG and BIGOTED and UNETHICAL period!
Right….. If it said "Mary had a little lamb," it would still be viewed as dangerous.
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No mention of O'Malley? I thought he did really well!
Also, in your words: "9/11 was not committed by American Muslims and they shouldn’t be held responsible for it or dragooned into being junior FBI agents just because of their religion. They have the same responsibility to speak up if they see people plotting violence as everyone else. But we don’t typically draft evangelicals into watching that none of their members goes postal and shoots up a Planned Parenthood clinic." Thank you!!!!
I would honestly love to buy a bernie sanders bumper sticker for the car (I first learned of Bernie through seeing a bumper sticker on a car) but I am concerned as an already visibly Muslim person for my car getting keyed or tires getting slashed. That would just make it all the more likely.
I think Zuckerberg is a very good person and many of the responses are downright cynical. He didn't have to say what he said - people would still keep using facebook even with his silence. And I don't think he cares about money anymore. He made a statement because he believes in what is right.
I am speechless.... What will Trump say or do next? Will he recommend to sterilize us?
Just want to add that legal abortions occur in the Middle East a lot more than one might think and that map, albeit from 2013, isn't accurate.
That we even have to make a list and explain this…. is so wrong and so sad.
I recommend the movie Battle of Algiers to anyone interested in learning more about the history of relations between France and Algeria.
As if islamophobia in the US was not bad enough already, as a woman "visibly" Muslim I now fear for my life each day - in the US. Thank you Mr. Cole for being a voice of reason. Being asked to denounce this implies that we are somehow all collectively to blame- when in reality 99.99999999% want to live our lives in peace. We didn't do anything to deserve this. Get to know your neighbors and the people you share this earth with. Live and let live.
From an attorney.
James Foley's mother's response was important and I hope people listen. May God grant her strength and peace. I am so sorry for her loss.
Because the average American has no say-so in the Israeli crisis. It's not fair to blame every Jew or every American.
That's just ridiculous. Just because you don't condemn something does not mean you agree with it! The troubling part is the collective responsibility and blame - we don't know any of those people nor do we support their criminal acts! Why does anything need to be said? Shouldn't it be clear? Everyone is different. People are just trying to live their lives in peace. We are allowed to care strongly about what we care strongly about without it being deemed as sinister. For example, some people are more passionate about global warming than civil rights, etc.
Thank you Mr. Bernie for doing the right thing.
No one brought up drones in Yemen or the Arab Israeli conflict either. Sanders rejects interventionism, that's all fine and well.... Why hasn't he spoken out for Palestinian rights? His silence speaks volumes. I actually found Lincoln Chafee to be incredibly refreshing, even if weak. At least he brought up the droning of the wedding convoy and his ethical approach.
"Is this a signal of change in the public’s perception of Islam?"
Let me respond with a resounding NO.
Partly?
I am pretty certain Jesus would have been accepting of homosexuals.
What does it matter what the reality is when the media continues exaggerating and labeling everything as "Islamist," changing people's perceptions in the process? Who are people more likely to believe, mainstream media or Juan Cole's blog? We already know the answer to that.
Love wins out at Supreme Court? Fundamental right to marry and be with one's spouse? Try again. Read the 2015 decision: Kerry v. Din.
Now if only Muslim women weren't discriminated against every single day for their headscarves. That NC incident is forgotten in the media.
The media is 100% to blame for people's misconceptions of Islam. I can't even blame people for believing what they see on the news, with the constant onslaught of coverage, it unfortunately changes your perceptions on a subconscious level even if you are open-minded and educated.
So true!! I want to know who controls what gets particular airtime. It is always "mental illness" when the man is white. Take for instance the man who wreaked havoc at that police station. It was "over a child custody incident," not terrorism.
You can also report how the Houthi shot and killed more than 40 civilian families fleeing on a wooden ship from Al Tawahi in Aden.
"just about had it"…. Had what? The anger in this gentleman is striking - where does it come from?
My husband and in-laws are stuck in Yemen and no US official seems to care. I am considering taking my concerns to the media. The people of Yemen are selfless and kind and they of all people do not deserve this. It is always the innocent civilians who suffer the most. For what? What does anyone gain from this war? Both sides are wrong. The Houthis are no angels either and they are certainly not underdogs as portrayed on this website.
The Houthis' reasoning is PRETEXT - whoever they SAY they are looking for is not in Aden. I thought you would know that, Juan.
Sure, go visit Pamela Gellar's website.
I can sense the media's disappointment! "We can't pin this one on the Muslims!" I'd like to know THIS man's religion and how it may have contributed.
just a correction - Mansour Hadi is not a northerner.
If someone cannot look beyond your religion or your head scarf and see you as a human being, perhaps that is not the right person to be around.
"Don’t be the mysterious Muslim that lives down the street. Open your home during your festivals. Talk to your neighbors at the bus stop in the morning.
Your goal is not really to teach them about Islam – although that is fine. Your goal needs to be to get them to know you as a human being, as a North Carolinian, and an American. And once they know you and like you – that will teach them everything then need to know about what Islam is and what it is not."
Everyone has access to libraries and reading materials. Why must it be every Muslim's job to show people that they are good enough? If someone gets to know you naturally and finds that you are just like them, then both individuals have grown for the better - but Muslims do not need to prove anything just on account of being a member of a faith. It is not fair to expect that.
How can you put Palestinian in quotes as if they do not even exist as a people? Do you know how wrong that is?
But of course no statements on the closure of Guantanamo Bay or the recent execution of 3 North Carolina students. Social justice only when it is palatable.
BERG, any lawyer would tell you that this doesn't have the signs of heat of passion murder. I'll promise not to say I told you so.
There is a video with Anderson Cooper where Deah's sister states that the man told Deah that he was not comfortable with the way they looked. Things became worse when Deah's wife, visibly Muslim, moved in. Then you also have the man's facebook post regarding "your religion." How is this NOT a hate crime? Patiently waiting for a government statement.
God rest their souls. They sounded like wonderful, kind people. Telling is the lack of media reporting - if this had been a member of another group it would've been front page, head line, front and center. No one systematically executes people over a parking space.
This is Fox News. It's no surprise.
Thank you for posting this. Heartbreaking.
"pretty much everyone" is an exaggeration. Yemen is not Afghanistan.
I feel very sad about all the lives lost and all the grudges people hold for past wrongs. I wonder when we are going to stop being so divisive as a world and start working together. I wonder why it is so hard for people to realize that we all share the same joys and struggles in life and we are more similar than dissimilar as a human race.
Sadly, the Yemen stories often never get comments. I pray for all of the innocent, wonderful, generous people of Yemen who have much to offer this world.
Yemen's issue is widespread corruption.
When reading the Senate report, do read the footnotes. Any law school graduate knows that the real information is in the footnotes. In them I read that a detainee was subject to "enhanced interrogation" because he did not call the interrogator "sir." I also read that a detainee was told he had to "earn" the bucket used for excretion purposes.
Pleasantly surprised to see a hijabi reporter.
But no mention of reforming CARRP in Obama's executive order, as if Muslims don't even exist. Very disappointed by everyone left out of this immigration "reform." What a slap in the face for everyone who waits to come here legally and for people from Muslim countries who are often stonewalled.
My comment was not posted so again I ask: who chose these panelists and what exactly are their qualifications? I found them to be offensive and uninformed.
Makes you miss the 90s.
It is horrible that these "men" threaten women with their lives if they do not wear burqa and control what kind of jobs they can take. On the other side, women in the US who choose to wear hijab are discriminated against whenever they go on job interviews and many cannot find work because of it, so many qualified women are also out of work here as well, albeit not in such a drastic fashion, but the thought behind it is the same. Hoping that this comment does not get deleted.
They fear mixed marriages because one day the majority of youth born will be the product of mixed marriage and racism will no longer be as prevalent. Already 1 in 5 marriages in the US are mixed race and people resent it.
In Loving v Virginia, a white man and black woman who had married were interrupted as they slept in bed one night and arrested for having married one another. Israel seems to have learned from the US, just as Nazi Germany had, when it would label public benches as "Jewish only."
Only two states allow felons to vote while still in prison - Maine and Vermont.
Not sure why my comment was deleted so I am reposting. What Iran is doing is no different than France's ban on hijab in certain settings. Both involve control of women's bodies.
Are you serious? Is that enough for someone who is visibly Muslim?
No matter what you do, police always engage in "testilying" - and the judge more often than not believes it. The best thing you can do is answer the questions if you do not want to be charged with disorderly conduct. An alternative is to define every situation - "is this a voluntary questioning or have you now done a Terry stop on me based on reasonable suspicion?" The police officer would be surprised if someone knows so much. But most people are understandably too frightened by the uniforms to talk back to the police.
NYPD are notorious for these acts and that is why we have the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
Wow. Waiting for CNN to report this. I won't hold my breath.
Are we back in 1960s Alabama? This is horrific.
Shocked to find that Poland Spring and Deer Park water are also going toward the occupation. They are both part of Nestle.
Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works and Starbucks all provide funding, fyi.
Yeah, it doesn't.
That broke my heart. Must we sit back and watch this genocide?
Well of course not, they're more comfortable with being caught on a hot mic instead to have their views heard.
Reminds me of when former President Saleh in Yemen said women should not be protesting in Sana'a because it is not proper for woman to do that. Yemeni women were rightfully angry. I am more pleased with that than Turkish women "revolting" against a nation already largely secular and stable. Instead of giving attention to this comment about laughter, more accountability should remain to be had for the fact that women in Turkey are STILL unable to wear hijab in some places. It is all control in the end, no matter if it fits your model of control or not.
Are we expected to do so and why? Is it expected of any other group to explain or apologize for who they are in such a way?
Spying? Not surprising at all. But using the word "rag head" in government agency training materials? Are you kidding me? Didn't our president state he was going to put an end to these practices? I guess it wasn't high up on his list of priorities. Shocker.
Interesting, I didn't know old Israeli women wear hijab! That's a new one. This is more than negligent. More like reckless disregard for the truth.
This is a start. I would also like her to have a sit down with the mother of the 17 year old Palestinian boy who was murdered in order to come to an understanding in some small way. If people do not bridge the gap on a personal (not political) level this will unfortunately continue to occur.
Please run a story on this highly offensive information: link to firstlook.org
You know they love throwing Palestinian children into jails so they can coerce them into becoming spies.
No one remarks on how sexist the "man up" comment is to begin with?
The woman is a lunatic and her fixation on Islam is very odd. "Freedom of speech" or not, a court would have never allowed any other religious or ethnic group to be referred to as "savages." Why us? True freedom means living life without being inundated with hate speech against our will. The problem is this lady is so twisted she thinks she is telling the truth.
It's sad that we need to highlight the PTSD and other suffering of drone pilots in order to make the topic relevant to the American public. It's sad that innocent people being killed ANYWHERE of any religion or nationality is
not enough to alarm the public. I do feel sympathy toward the drone pilots suffering but the civilians in the countries where drones are used are suffering far worse.
You think Sterling wouldn't care if it was a white Muslim who was visibly (ie headscarf or Muslim garb wearing) Muslim? What planet do you live on?
I thought everybody knew this already.
Lest we forget that people in our own country continue to hunt animals for sport.
There is no McDonalds in Yemen so that wasn't accurate.
This obviously has something to do with Israel as well.
Of course had the shooter had an "Arab-sounding" name, this would have been labeled a terrorist attack.
Whose wise idea was it to hire Brennan again? Ah, change we can believe in.
With family still in Yemen, my question is when will it stop? Is "offering condolences" the best they can do? What a disgrace. Innocent people who live in these countries now face danger on two fronts: from the militants and from the drones as well. And these were men in Afghanistan clearly working with us! Has this occurence been given any exposure on mainstream media? Of course not.
The legal community is filled with these paranoid, bigoted reactionaries claiming to be liberal. I should know. I went to school with all of them.
Vote 3rd party.
They must not be familiar with our Constitution!
As someone with immediate family in Yemen, my heart is broken.
So how many members of the NSA are even women? I see the title of this story has been rightly changed from "ex-lovers" to "ex-girlfriends."
I heard the MB are not the ones behind the attacks on churches. It would make little sense as everyone knows that the Christian minority did not cause the coup - the military is behind the destruction of the churches and it is being used as a pretext to paint the MB as terrorists. Can anyone verify that?
I'd like to add to the list -- It's reported Tamerlan was a drug dealer. He also had his child out of wedlock. Doesn't sound pious to me.
Ain't happenin'.
Ross "Rocky" Anderson '16
I would be interested to know whether the Arabic used in the film is even accurate.
SO WHAT. He still deserved due process.
And this is exactly why I did not vote for Obama a second time. Ross Anderson.
Thank you, Professor Cole. No life is worth more than others.
Suddenly, traveling to the Middle East is the "in" thing to do. It is interesting because, as Armenians, her family had said before that they have a problem if one of them moves to a Muslim country (Turkey). She also tweeted out support for Israel. But that does not stop her from trying on abayyas and visiting. I hope she stays out of Yemen. We don't want her there.
And let us not forget Rachel Corrie.
Yemen??
Love the points about Yemen, Israel and gun control! Thank you, professor for opening people's eyes on Yemen.