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Ilsa

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47. Yes, and I have a little trouble with facial recognition,

Tue Aug 2, 2016, 06:24 PM

Aug 2016

Especially in situations where I see someone out of context. The voices tend to help me place them, but I might not always interpret their tone of voice well unless it is just cheerful.

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Indiana store manager kicks out Muslim woman over head scarf � then wishes her �a blessed day� [View all] DonViejo Aug 2016 OP

I've seen a lot of full body veils here in my neighborhood Warpy Aug 2016 #1

If it's such great protection from the sun, why don't men wear hijabs or niqabs? davidn3600 Aug 2016 #4

Because men aren't supposed to be decorative, I guess Warpy Aug 2016 #7

Sometimes the oppressed don't realize they are oppressed davidn3600 Aug 2016 #9

I've always been skeptical of that. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #15

There were no religious police in a hospital room in Boston Warpy Aug 2016 #41

I didn't say I disapproved of the decision. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #60

Actually, if you bonefish in Fla/Carib, better wear long sleeves, hat, veils, whatever -- or bake. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #23

First thing I learned in NM was to cover up Warpy Aug 2016 #42

Because it's ALWAYS the women's fault. Quantess Aug 2016 #33

I'm not blaming the women, I'm blaming the religion davidn3600 Aug 2016 #39

What I meant by "It's ALWAYS the WOMENS' FAULT" Quantess Aug 2016 #43

Women get the brunt of it, sure davidn3600 Aug 2016 #56

Do you see that woman as a person? Quantess Aug 2016 #58

But if that woman was just carrying a gun instead of wearing a niqab True Dough Aug 2016 #2

True PatSeg Aug 2016 #3

Good point! True Dough Aug 2016 #27

I doubt that, not sure about the Family Dollars in Indiana, but the ones around here have a big... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #14

The store manager was rude and stupid and suspicious. Ilsa Aug 2016 #5

She may just be following corporate or store policy... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #13

That's a good point. NT Ilsa Aug 2016 #48

Good thing you're not visually impaired or blind, yeah? procon Aug 2016 #35

Yes, and I have a little trouble with facial recognition, Ilsa Aug 2016 #47

Sorry, I agree with the store manager Ron Obvious Aug 2016 #6

What about surgical and oxygen masks, or bandages, and no eye patches, right? procon Aug 2016 #34

"Have a blessed day" is wiccan and it pisses off christians as well. Quantess Aug 2016 #38

As an atheist, I can attest to the fact that whenever that particular phrase is hurled at me, procon Aug 2016 #44

I dislike fashion police, as well! Quantess Aug 2016 #51

More importantly, it's their Constitutional right to religious freedom. procon Aug 2016 #54

It was the face covering that was the problem TexasMommaWithAHat Aug 2016 #61

Why would you be wearing a surgical mask in a dollar store? Seriously... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #46

Some people have to wear masks to keep from catching airborne Ilsa Aug 2016 #49

The rule doesn't have to be universally enforced to be legal. it's a form of Exilednight Aug 2016 #45

Yeah, she needs to speak to a lawyer bluestateguy Aug 2016 #8

I don't think so, the CU I go to doesn't even allow you to wear sunglasses indoors... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #12

If she was in fact, violating store dress code then your point may be valid. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #20

Most retail establishments don't allow customers to cover their face, its a safe assumption... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #21

I've seen store signs, "No shoes, no shirt, no service", but I've never seen a procon Aug 2016 #36

CU means Credit Union, like a bank, they also don't allow baseball caps and other items that may... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #40

Mine is a federal facility, my husband uses a different one, but we've never procon Aug 2016 #50

Its common practice at every financial institution here that handles cash... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #55

No, it's a common policy in retail to require the face to be seen. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #32

How many would be robbers, would be recording? nt Snotcicles Aug 2016 #10

Most stores in my area don't allow face coverings that hide identity, and they put up special... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #11

Aren't there some states that require the face to be uncovered for a driver's license picture? WillowTree Aug 2016 #16

I hope all of them. Otherwise, what's the use of the picture ? Bonx Aug 2016 #28

It should be in all states. Quantess Aug 2016 #29

Why should he have to compromise his safety because of her antiquated cultural practices? CBGLuthier Aug 2016 #17

Exactly, looking at the posts on Rawstory, its like none of them have ever worked retail... Humanist_Activist Aug 2016 #18

Gotta love that religious freedom! Initech Aug 2016 #19

"Have a blessed day" is wiccan. Quantess Aug 2016 #25

"Have a blessed day" is passive aggressive Christian for "go fuck yourself" LeftyMom Aug 2016 #59

It's classic Bible Belt too. Hortensis Aug 2016 #30

I've got no problem with this, as long as it is the rule for everyone. Bonx Aug 2016 #22

Prohibiting hair-covering scarves is fashion-policing. Quantess Aug 2016 #24

Reminds me of a brutal winter's eve when I walked into a 7-11 whatthehey Aug 2016 #26

This isn't religious discrimination - it's a reasonable policy for safety. NT. NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #31

Oh god... nt procon Aug 2016 #37

Never worked retail I take it? NutmegYankee Aug 2016 #53

The French (and others) also do not permit face covering except spooky3 Aug 2016 #52

Perfectly reasonable request. Security in a high crime area Arazi Aug 2016 #57