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Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:00 AM

An Islamic head scarf goes to Parliament?

Andrew Leonard

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  • Tuesday, May 1, 2007 10:03 AM

    This is so half-baked!!!

    Well, Abdol-Hamid should know that the headscarf, hijab, burqa - you name it - has been traditionally used to keep women in their place. The more power you give to the Abdol-Hamids the more difficult the world becomes for the Hassiba Boulmerkas.

    Should the Danes outlaw headscarves? Definitely not!

    But do I understand why they might be nervous? You bet!

    BTW, did you find a quote that might shed some light on Abdol-Hamid's stance on free speech vis-s-vis the cartoon fiasco? Enquiring minds would love to know.

    —Desigirl Read Desigirl's other letters

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