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Brainstormy

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4. No, no, no, no, NO!

Reply to bitterross (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 13, 2019, 09:51 AM

Apr 2019

The hijab is a religious symbol and, for many, including ex-Muslims, a symbol of female oppression. Would you wear a yamulke to support someone who happened to be Jewish? A habit to support a Catholic woman?

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What if all the female members of congress stood in solidarity with Ilhan Omar by wearing [View all] cornball 24 Apr 2019 OP

I think that would be great. I was originally against the change in rules bitterross Apr 2019 #1

No, no, no, no, NO! Brainstormy Apr 2019 #4

I get your opposition on the basis of religion and oppression. bitterross Apr 2019 #7

Then men should wear it. athena Apr 2019 #19

I think Muslim men wear beanies, don't they? Orth. Jewish men cover their heads. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #24

I wear a scarf wrapped around my head and neck when it's cold. roody Apr 2019 #31

I've had conversations about this with women who wear hijabs loyalsister Apr 2019 #35

No thx Loki Liesmith Apr 2019 #2

I'm afraid I have to agree PatSeg Apr 2019 #5

Hear, hear! Pope George Ringo II Apr 2019 #26

You are most welcome PatSeg Apr 2019 #38

This point is too often overlooked Ron Obvious Apr 2019 #6

I wonder if you are self aware enough to understand the... Humanist_Activist Apr 2019 #10

Not remotely Ron Obvious Apr 2019 #12

You are talking about dictating to people what they are allowed... Humanist_Activist Apr 2019 #23

Exactly, I'm totally opposed! nt Raine Apr 2019 #9

Love that idea!! I stand with Ilhan!! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2019 #3

What would the men do? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2019 #8

I don't see how wearing a misogynistic symbol eissa Apr 2019 #11

There are other ways of supporting her that don't involve sky daddies. Coventina Apr 2019 #13

North Carolina's Virginia Foxx in a hijab? SMC22307 Apr 2019 #14

No fucking way would I cover my head because a male dominated religion requires it. Tipperary Apr 2019 #15

Exactly. Merlot Apr 2019 #28

Why don't the male members wear a hijab to show solidarity? athena Apr 2019 #16

Excellent point. I will not be holding my breath lol. Tipperary Apr 2019 #17

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell say 'Go for it!" Jake Stern Apr 2019 #18

I find it quite insulting that right-wingers attack this woman for no other reason than ForgedCrank Apr 2019 #20

Yes artislife Apr 2019 #21

NO! frogmarch Apr 2019 #22

One does not wear religious garments from another faith, even if the intentions are good. IronLionZion Apr 2019 #25

How about a "I support Ihan Omar" button. Merlot Apr 2019 #27

Lol Lunabell Apr 2019 #29

That would require solidarity. We can dream. roody Apr 2019 #30

how about the Male members of Congress ? JI7 Apr 2019 #32

Regarding my O.P..... cornball 24 Apr 2019 #33

does she deserve support from men also ? JI7 Apr 2019 #37

Hard no. Nobody should be wearing that misogynist scarf Arazi Apr 2019 #34

I would. Most are gorgeous akraven Apr 2019 #36