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in response to reader comment: They look feminine and pretty

Submitted by Rebecca Law (United States), Aug 9, 2009 at 23:01

Maybe when you're forced to wear it by your husband and country and you're stoned in the street if you take it off you won't find them so pretty.
It's a sign of OPPRESSION. Those pretty ladies started off wearing a pretty scarf.... NOW they're being forced to wear all black with ONLY slits for them to see out. I wonder how pretty you find those black burkas. Today it was 98 degrees. tomorrow i suggest you wear a scarf all day long and see how pretty it feels.

What is America coming to? When our own women support oppression in the world. If this chick below me is a registered voter (we know shes a demoncrat) God help us all.


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The Hijab [158 words]AliixNov 17, 2009 15:36
Hijabs out of respect for the hosts. [68 words]James MNov 3, 2009 15:40
I've just came accross this picture: [21 words]MotkeOct 31, 2009 22:54
(addition) [189 words]MotkeNov 1, 2009 03:18
WHERE IS THE PROBLEM, IF QUEEN ELIZABETH, HILARY CLINTON & OTHER GREAT MUSLIM/ NON-MUSLIM WOMEN WEAR THE HIJAB? [178 words]Mohammad, CPAOct 6, 2009 06:40
Why wear it [71 words]HabibOct 9, 2009 01:10
you have misunderstood whole thing [213 words]hennaOct 23, 2009 05:29
"Swiss ambassador to Iran, wears a *yellow* hijab..." [21 words]KristaSep 30, 2009 11:10
Muslim Political Figures who dont wear hijab [55 words]HabibSep 30, 2009 02:35
What is your problem [32 words]Abdulkarim Al-HabsiSep 29, 2009 01:55
wearing the hijab [62 words]JoyceNov 6, 2009 10:09
Swiss embassador with Hijab's [29 words]SvetSep 29, 2009 00:26
Appeasement [96 words]AliixSep 28, 2009 15:57
we are proud that we are muslim [115 words]mansoor shahSep 10, 2009 03:02
Why? [243 words]LynnSep 29, 2009 09:22
rape [136 words]BronsonOct 1, 2009 06:09
reply [77 words]joyceNov 6, 2009 10:20
Naive, unwordly uneducated and too young [88 words]Hemingway ForbesNov 16, 2009 10:25
Rice and Pelosi. [46 words]CarlaAug 10, 2009 17:56
Allah against the Hijab [27 words]Jurist Christian MohamadAug 10, 2009 16:14
They look feminine and pretty [46 words]MichaelaAug 9, 2009 19:03
⇒ They look pretty??? [120 words]Rebecca LawAug 9, 2009 23:01
you are joking right? [28 words]MarciaAug 10, 2009 00:07
Michela and the habibs [44 words]Martin HoranSep 16, 2009 11:43
Western (liberal) women and hijabs [44 words]Merry WhitneyAug 9, 2009 16:16
Double standards [120 words]Rebecca LawAug 9, 2009 16:09
Why Do You Love Dhimmi Laura Bush? [26 words]man_in_txOct 24, 2009 00:13
The correct style of Muslim hair covering. [107 words]Jamie ShaferAug 9, 2009 15:01
Sexism? [31 words]Paul RothbergAug 4, 2009 08:11
Interesting observation Dr. Pipes [81 words]Debanjan BanerjeeJul 30, 2009 14:02
Get over it! Not even hijabs. [39 words]halimaJul 2, 2009 16:41
Its the hair [82 words]BronsonJul 27, 2009 05:44
hijab sign of submission [156 words]RRWestJun 21, 2009 14:42
Its ok for Jews and Christians but not Muslims [117 words]Western convert to islamJun 30, 2009 07:53
Question [27 words]TruthWFreeJul 2, 2009 01:28
Pride [45 words]BronsonJul 3, 2009 02:01
Think again.... [147 words]donvanJul 3, 2009 06:29
This is how I handle the "violence" of my religion [283 words]DawudJul 10, 2009 16:24
Political System and Geneva Convention [361 words]TruthWfreeJul 15, 2009 20:12
No one said it wasn't all right for her -- we freedom-loving non-Moslems think she's dressed fine [115 words]Charles MartelJul 28, 2009 13:50
The Semitic moral code [123 words]Adam PoorshedAug 15, 2009 01:19
Western Convert [260 words]Martin HoranSep 17, 2009 06:49
Never do? nice [238 words]DawudJun 18, 2009 13:58
Dawud [158 words]TruthWFreeJun 24, 2009 13:45
I've alreday read the bible thank you for the offer [354 words]DawudJun 30, 2009 08:19
My Muslim "Brother" [302 words]Wana88Aug 5, 2009 17:03
So much Taqiyya [68 words]Steve SAug 9, 2009 23:45
should I laugh or ignore u [71 words]hennaOct 23, 2009 06:05
Respect, and be Respectful! [91 words]Wayne HaykinJun 8, 2009 14:44
Obama's Cairo speech [56 words]Allan SingerJun 8, 2009 10:23
All right, let's look at it this way. [504 words]DanaJun 7, 2009 10:41
What about the pants? [40 words]VadimJun 6, 2009 12:12
Respect [16 words]DaveJun 5, 2009 14:49
much ado [33 words]TajJun 4, 2009 15:08
This is manipulation, not cultural respect [132 words]NoraJun 3, 2009 05:26
Question [219 words]TruthWFreeJun 9, 2009 23:55
Never do? [246 words]DawudJun 18, 2009 13:58
Western ladies also have right to enjoy real life [47 words]MasoodAug 1, 2009 00:20
cultural respect [191 words]Ishtar NYCMay 31, 2009 09:30
There's a fine line between pandering and respect [30 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 3, 2009 21:10
Are these leaders nuts? [224 words]B.N.GururajMay 30, 2009 23:27
Yes, They are NUTS [136 words]TruthWFreeJun 25, 2009 12:20
Hijab in the mall [186 words]AbhiMay 30, 2009 18:04
Why? [42 words]Abdul RahmanMay 31, 2009 20:04
hmm [98 words]armanJun 30, 2009 17:21
hijab [41 words]raheelMay 28, 2009 09:20
RAHEEL: ARE U WILLING TO ... [296 words]Wana88May 30, 2009 14:56
Norway's Queen Sonja groveled as a dhimmi. [162 words]KristaMay 30, 2009 21:26
response to my comment [147 words]RaheelJun 4, 2009 10:33
RAHEEL: REVISIT YOUR PREVIOUS COMMENT... [246 words]Wana88Jun 7, 2009 12:28
hijab or no hijab. [17 words]surJul 28, 2009 15:01
Not so, Raheel [42 words]Steve S.Aug 9, 2009 23:49
CULTURAL "RESPECT" = GOOD DIPLOMACY BUT ONLY IF IT IS RECIPROCATED [176 words]Wana88May 27, 2009 12:47
Wana88 [146 words]TruthWFreeJul 2, 2009 01:45
ARE THERE OTHER MUSLIMS THAT PREACH MUTUAL RESPECT? [743 words]Wana88Jul 3, 2009 09:03
Thank You for Your Honest Reply [772 words]TruthWFreeJul 4, 2009 12:25
Proselytism, Violence and Competing Religions (Christianity & Islam) [410 words]Wana88Jul 14, 2009 17:54
Your Reply [397 words]TruthWFreeAug 2, 2009 23:47
to Wana88, on Monotheism [62 words]ASOct 7, 2009 15:21
Hijab used by the ambassador: Pure fear. [123 words]Svetlanachkah MayRadnyieJan 29, 2009 18:00
Weakness Of faith,or lack of it [151 words]RianJan 28, 2009 10:23
alhamdolillah [49 words]muhammad abdullahJan 26, 2009 17:39
Shame [56 words]The Last ProphetMay 26, 2009 23:21
Re: to Muhd Abdullah [69 words]Mekong RiverMay 26, 2009 23:41
OH NO WAY!!! [64 words]Lynn BMay 31, 2009 13:46
Victims of pressure [180 words]Rebecca MouldsJan 25, 2009 13:16
Dissidents must hide because they are insubordinate [26 words]pdmJan 24, 2009 04:06
Hijab [110 words]Steven LJan 5, 2009 19:13
Hijab Has a Purpose [297 words]RehnazOct 10, 2008 09:32
Why the nuns wear Hijab [23 words]sTsOct 13, 2008 10:58
Why do nun's wear Scarf (Hijab)? [72 words]George WalterJan 26, 2009 01:06
Here is the reason for Hijab [164 words]sTsJan 27, 2009 00:55
As a Westerner I like the Hijab look [175 words]DTJun 2, 2009 13:41
re: As a Westerner I like the Hijab Look [49 words]szAug 11, 2009 04:54
Hey Jordan-Summon This! [538 words]gary fouseJul 5, 2008 11:52
Freedom of speech for a selected few. [196 words]TruthJul 11, 2008 05:17
Response to truth [68 words]gary fouseJul 11, 2008 22:16
Decent dress [47 words]Ahmed KhotaJun 17, 2008 10:15
Now we can put this issue to rest. [47 words]LynnJun 23, 2008 10:31
queen in a scarf [179 words]Gabrielle CroftsJun 15, 2008 03:36
It's no big deal [109 words]RockmelonJun 12, 2008 23:41
"I might also add that after watching several Iranian movies, I thought the women oozed sexuality in spite of their burqa's and headcovering. " -- Rockmelon [56 words]KristaJun 17, 2008 07:41
Head covering not original to Islam [89 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 17, 2008 16:55
It's no big deal, until it is [138 words]CatJun 25, 2008 14:14
Re:Hijab [94 words]BadakhshanJun 11, 2008 20:23
Christian parallels [75 words]JBBJun 11, 2008 01:23
queen in a scarf [62 words]Gabrielle CroftsJun 15, 2008 06:19
Hijabs are worn for respect a sign of modesty... so no it is not like a prayer shawl [117 words]JulieJun 3, 2008 15:02
head scarfs... [103 words]donvanJun 4, 2008 13:26
Hey Julie [170 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 9, 2008 00:16
That's just it, Donvan [44 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 9, 2008 00:24
Hijab - it's just a piece of cloth [169 words]KristaJun 9, 2008 17:16
Julie, nice try [117 words]InfidelJun 12, 2008 17:17
Modesty and "respect" [196 words]CatJun 25, 2008 13:59
Hey everyone, lets talk business rather than hatred for the Muslims [179 words]EdwardJul 8, 2008 02:59
Where and why it would matter [34 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJul 10, 2008 19:45
The reason it doesnt matter [219 words]EdwardJul 14, 2008 02:06
Response to Edward [426 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJul 18, 2008 21:08
Cultural respect, why a piece of fabric can tick off so many people.... [194 words]erica aishaJun 1, 2008 06:56
Prove to me [72 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 9, 2008 00:19
This is not Hijab !!! [257 words]sTsJun 13, 2008 14:15
STS of the UAE [326 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 14, 2008 00:52
this is the western civilization [159 words]sTsJun 15, 2008 03:00
The thing about people who think they are better than everyone else [605 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 16, 2008 16:15
We are still better [384 words]sTsJun 17, 2008 08:09
Who's better, Who's Best [949 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 17, 2008 16:52
The First Woman President ... [87 words]LeeMay 29, 2008 18:10
And now: The Queen [1 words]German ObserverMay 16, 2008 20:39
Where is the Queen? [53 words]LynnMay 21, 2008 09:13
Ironic [61 words]VijayApr 16, 2008 14:53
Three Questions in my mind. [178 words]YnnatchkahApr 16, 2008 02:20
Christian parallel [56 words]ramziyehJul 2, 2009 02:53
radical islam [549 words]yaseminApr 15, 2008 12:41
Scarves for Solidarity [68 words]LynnApr 15, 2008 08:42
hijab or not [36 words]MCCApr 11, 2008 08:38
Open letter from Zahra Erfani to Micheline Calmy-Rey [31 words]German ObserverApr 10, 2008 09:54
The letter [112 words]LynnApr 11, 2008 14:51
politicians should not wear yarmulkes either - why do they? [223 words]Orthodox JewApr 8, 2008 04:59
What kind of ? is that ? "Why do politicians wear yarmulkes?" [12 words]SuzanneMay 22, 2008 04:06
Bare head at The Western Wall [62 words]w. June PedigoNov 27, 2008 20:38
Will Europe Resist Islamization? [524 words]Firozali A. Mulla MBA PhDApr 3, 2008 08:41
Of Hijab and skullcaps [409 words]Ghulam Muhammed, MumbaiApr 3, 2008 04:15
Anti-Islamic [216 words]LynnApr 4, 2008 10:07
Didja Notice [56 words]Peter HerzApr 2, 2008 19:28
Hi Jab Of Heart [37 words]skmillerApr 2, 2008 10:24
Breaking News!!!! [35 words]Harvey LevyApr 1, 2008 11:05
more Breaking News!! [57 words]George WalterJan 26, 2009 01:12
Nielsen's expression of delightfulness simply shocks me [27 words]YnnatchkahMar 29, 2008 03:14
Margaret Thatcher [14 words]TerryMar 28, 2008 15:21
Ignorant EU, American and Canadian women deserve to wear a Hijab [115 words]James BurkeMar 29, 2008 15:39
Pink Hijabs [60 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 9, 2008 00:22
brownosing - I love it [127 words]james burkeJun 15, 2008 17:19
Blame the Jews! [225 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 16, 2008 17:34
Margaret Thatcher and the Hijab [262 words]Martin HoranSep 17, 2009 07:22
As I said once: [125 words]YnnatchkahMar 28, 2008 15:10
Jewish Women and Headcoverings [201 words]RogerMar 27, 2008 23:00
Roger and the cheap jibes on Islam [203 words]Amin RiazMar 29, 2008 21:12
Moving on [35 words]TerryMar 31, 2008 13:57
The heat in Mecca and the hijab! Bad combination [71 words]dhimmi no moreApr 9, 2008 17:59
Thank you! [16 words]Respectful AmericanMar 27, 2008 18:31
America is the Light to the World [134 words]Respectful AmericanMar 27, 2008 18:10
too cute ... [83 words]donvanMar 26, 2008 14:03
Relief to the pure female souls. [151 words]YnnatchkahMar 27, 2008 02:16
Understand the Hijab [421 words]sassyJun 17, 2008 22:42
Understandable... [184 words]donvanJun 19, 2008 08:46
excuse me? [367 words]sassyJun 19, 2008 23:27
The issue... [148 words]donvanJun 22, 2008 18:28
Hijab in Europe [36 words]DianeMar 26, 2008 11:20
FORCED TO WEAR [98 words]Howlin FreedomMar 29, 2008 13:47
Ignorance [1047 words]Howlin FreedomMar 25, 2008 12:31
Why are you so hateful ? [199 words]Amin RiazMar 29, 2008 21:46
Hijab....Nothing wrong with modesty...with a big BUT! [130 words]FroikeMay 31, 2009 12:27
People are upset in Switzerland ! [279 words]zari namdarMar 25, 2008 03:38
Thank you [84 words]Rebecca MouldsMar 25, 2008 18:47
Hamas calls on ALL women worldwide to wear the hajib [85 words]Lou J.Mar 25, 2008 02:21
politician, Elsebeth Gerner Nielsen from Denmark [82 words]jesperMar 24, 2008 12:24
Hijabs on Western Political Women [60 words]JerryMar 24, 2008 11:55
When is it appropriate? [195 words]Rebecca MouldsMar 26, 2008 19:48
I think it's respect [90 words]Harvey RosenwasserMar 24, 2008 10:04
Respect for subjugation of women? [348 words]RickMar 24, 2008 18:53
It's a tie between Condolezza and the Swiss Foreign Minister [178 words]RickMar 24, 2008 09:27
Condi's hat [34 words]DWMFMar 28, 2008 09:53
Condi in her Easter hijab [15 words]rickMar 28, 2008 20:06
Her biggest fan is Bill O'Reilly ( No Spine Zone ) [91 words]James BurkeApr 2, 2008 08:08
Hijabs [14 words]L. BendettMar 24, 2008 09:15
Thanks for the Humor. [5 words]YnnatchkahMar 24, 2008 23:45
Muslim customs [13 words]grumpylarryMar 24, 2008 07:03
Interesting! [308 words]The EditrixMar 24, 2008 05:52
Hijab is worn for personal protection [292 words]RichardMar 24, 2008 03:32
Sameness ! [47 words]dfwhite19438Mar 26, 2008 00:35
questions to Richard [470 words]G.VishvasMar 26, 2008 04:50
i think..... [12 words]khadja ayinlaJun 10, 2009 21:34
Showing compliance with traditions of the country one visits, is to be encouraged. [90 words]Eric FriedMar 24, 2008 02:06
Merci! [20 words]Respectful AmericanMar 27, 2008 18:27
Covering Forced in America [40 words]LiberteJun 17, 2008 19:06
True Woman [57 words]YnnatchkahMar 24, 2008 00:57
What's your Point [31 words]K.H. AhmedMar 24, 2008 09:55
The Point is... [62 words]YnnatchkahMar 24, 2008 19:38
a real cover-up [219 words]Rebecca MouldsMar 23, 2008 22:08
Well said [11 words]LynnMar 25, 2008 12:32
hijab and other coverings [152 words]marion d s dreyfusMar 23, 2008 21:42
To Hijab or not to hijab
[w/response] [382 words]
Brenda FranksMar 23, 2008 21:27
From the left, the right and royalty [266 words]Rachel GarberMar 23, 2008 20:41
These are scarves, not hijabs [35 words]Henrik R ClausenMar 23, 2008 18:30
Fine, but when will they return the favor? [79 words]SerenaMar 23, 2008 18:29
re: Serena [16 words]TauseefMar 25, 2008 05:45
To Tauseef / wear miniskirts as a sign of respect [122 words]SerenaMar 26, 2008 17:42
To Serena [666 words]Amin RIazMar 27, 2008 19:15
Hijab--only for religious Muslims? [171 words]SerenaMar 29, 2008 12:59
To Serena again... [290 words]Amin RiazMar 29, 2008 20:51
KIppah and Hijab [14 words]YnnatchkahMar 23, 2008 18:24
making nice [44 words]coffeetraderMar 23, 2008 18:09
re ladies in their hijabberies.... [324 words]Jascha KesslerMar 23, 2008 16:54
A sign of respect [38 words]Jonathan D. SafrenMar 23, 2008 16:26
Respect is Golden [16 words]Respectful AmericanMar 27, 2008 18:46
Non-Muslim Women Wearing A Hijab [164 words]Alice Ann SternMar 23, 2008 16:19
When do we see Muslims reciprocate with respect for other faiths? [40 words]Dorine McKinnonMar 23, 2008 16:16
THAT'S ENOUGH DHIMMIES FOR NOW, THANKYOU! [73 words]Colin SpencerMar 23, 2008 15:50
Reciprocal behaviour [213 words]Rebecca MouldsMar 24, 2008 09:00
Women's Clothing for Dhimmis [55 words]Paul B.Mar 23, 2008 15:49
Hijabs on Western Political Women [189 words]HCMar 23, 2008 15:24
Ban all garb !!! [161 words]dfwhite19438Mar 24, 2008 18:32
Hijabs on Western Political Women [134 words]HCMar 25, 2008 17:39
Common sense [123 words]dfwhite19438Mar 26, 2008 00:27
Hijabs on Western Political Women [140 words]HCMar 26, 2008 21:54
Common sense [20 words]HCMar 27, 2008 21:08
Wearing a hijab? [31 words]Sheila PickerillMar 23, 2008 15:07
Oh... give it up already [519 words]DonnaMar 26, 2008 11:37
Sorry... Can't give it up [117 words]TerryMar 28, 2008 15:52
once again [135 words]donnaMar 29, 2008 16:00
It still a bit of a one-way street [92 words]TerryMar 30, 2008 19:58
once again donna [187 words]LynnApr 1, 2008 11:50
As a Catholic Arab American [98 words]donnaApr 1, 2008 16:39
hi donna [185 words]bosApr 2, 2008 07:20
Opinion [485 words]donnaApr 3, 2008 12:41
it was the sixties [144 words]donnaApr 4, 2008 11:00
I'm envious [220 words]bosApr 6, 2008 04:21
very glad.... [147 words]emyApr 15, 2008 05:08
From one Catholic to another [52 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiJun 10, 2008 10:52
I'm Not Sure Why This Is Relevant [75 words]Alan R. LevyMar 23, 2008 14:08
unfair [85 words]KenMar 23, 2008 13:37
respect [51 words]William HohageMar 24, 2008 14:15
My beloved father Ambassador Hormoz Gharib in Bern Switzerlland from the late Majesty Pahlavi regime [91 words]TIRDAD GHARIBMar 23, 2008 13:35
Global political martial ultra conservative republican american swiss citizen. [175 words]TIRDAD GHARIBMar 25, 2008 17:30
Adventist [32 words]Babak ZahediOct 30, 2008 17:52
SHAME ON THESE WESTERN WOMEN WHO WEAR THE CHADOR AND HEJAB, [263 words]TIRDAD GHARIVMar 23, 2008 13:17
Showing respect we have learned being human beings. [84 words]Larry ShawMar 23, 2008 13:09
When in Rome [59 words]Abu NudnikMar 23, 2008 12:35
Westerners donning Hijabs or scarfs [225 words]Gail TenzerMar 23, 2008 12:32
Women covering their heads [326 words]Margaret HoodMar 23, 2008 12:17
Hijab photos...
[w/response] [180 words]
Valerie KohosMar 23, 2008 11:59
Ms. Kohos- Your answer (to Dr. Pipes) does not take in consideration the huge diference in paradigm [544 words]YnnatchkahMar 24, 2008 15:41
yarmulkes
[w/response] [33 words]
RobertaMar 23, 2008 11:44
Hijabs on Western Political Women [22 words]M.D'SouzaMar 23, 2008 11:41
Really? Hijabs are a problem? [121 words]Stuart TeichMar 23, 2008 11:41
Sad to look at. [63 words]William HohageMar 23, 2008 10:57
What women want? [47 words]Francesco MangasciàMar 23, 2008 10:52
Headgear at Public Events [44 words]Force Tube AvenueMar 23, 2008 07:14
Differences in context [98 words]VijayMar 23, 2008 06:08
Ok. [45 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiMar 23, 2008 03:33
harrowing hijabs [24 words]jennifer solisMar 23, 2008 00:52

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