MARYLAND submits to shari’a law, caves to Muslim Baghead demands for women-only swimming pool times

http://barenakedislam.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/maryland-submits-to-sharia-law-caves-to-muslim-baghead-demands-for-women-only-swimming-pool-times/ ^ | 11/16/2011 | barenakedislam |

[Morgana]

The Columbia Association, which operates 23 pools in Howard, will join other communities that have made similar accommodations to create a more welcoming atmosphere for Muslims and other female swimmers.

BALTIMORE SUN When Shehlla Khan’s husband became ill, it fell on her to take their three children to the pool. But for Khan, who is Muslim, the task was difficult. The Columbia resident said she was concerned about people watching her swim in the conservative, cover-all dress required by Islamic dress codes, and thinking: “What’s wrong? Why can’t you take it off?”

[Allegra]

I think!! I like!!

[goat granny]

I will probably have some disagree with me on this, but when I was a young un, our public school had girls night swimming and boys night swimming and open swimming. It kept the girls from being hassled by the boys (swimming times were according to age's...) It seemed reasonable to everyone...of course I am in my 7th decade and the country was more common sense conservative in my younger years...

I see nothing wrong with segregated swimming nights according to gender..the fact that is was brought up by a muslim doesn't mean its automatically bad..it deserves some thought.

Us girls felt freer than when the boys were also swimming with us. Open swimming was for those that didn't mine both sex's swimming at the same time. age was also taken in consideration at swimming times. Younger children had earlier swimming times.

[sodpoodle]

Not sure about other pools in the area - don’t use them - they might also be ‘privately owned’ by other Home Owners Association(s) - not tax-payer funded. The ‘planned community association’ BOD members are responsible for making decisions....much like elected County and State supervisors. Same difference....it’s all about power and pushing an agenda.

There’s the mandatory HOA fee and perhaps optional membership fees for using facilities. Otherwise it’s communism for the affluent.

[Starboard]

Columbia seems to be a clean and well maintained community, and I suppose a pleasant/convenient place to live, but there’s a sterile feel to it. Guess I’m just not a planned community type of person. Regards.

[sodpoodle]

Family members lived there - and you are correct - it is sterile. No landmarks of consequence - it’s very easy to get lost because all the ‘villages’ look alike.

It is not a ‘gated’ community and there are criminal elements in some areas. Mostly vehicle theft and home break-ins.

Bedroom community for commuters to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to Annapolis and other historical places.

[Starboard]

“No landmarks of consequence - it’s very easy to get lost because all the ‘villages’ look alike.”

Perfect description! There’s a ‘sameness’ to it that almost makes it like a corn maze. Regards.