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50. Mine is a federal facility, my husband uses a different one, but we've never

Tue Aug 2, 2016, 06:33 PM

Aug 2016

experienced anything like you describe. I was there last Friday while shopping -- Big sunhat, sun parasol, oversized sunglasses, purple smear of sunscreen on my nose, giant purse, and long, voluminous sundress. Stopped in the security check cage, got passed through very politely by the guard and conducted my business without anyone demanding my identity beyond my bankcard.

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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