Posted on 12/09/2006 5:27:34 PM PST by DogByte6RER
International Herald Tribune
Rule on veils changed after woman kept off bus in Michigan city
The Associated Press
Friday, December 8, 2006
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan
After a woman passenger wearing traditional Islamic dress was turned away, the public bus system in this Michigan city said Friday it will end its rule keeping those with face coverings from boarding public transit vehicles.
System administrators said the refusal in July was an isolated incident.
A driver told the unidentified woman she would have to uncover her face to ride, but she was able to board another bus that same day. She reported the incident to bus system administrators, transit officials told The Grand Rapids Press newspaper.
Busing officials regret that the woman was turned away and have apologized to her, Rapid spokeswoman Jennifer Kalczuk said.
She said the original order was a security issue, so that an on-board camera system could help identify riders in the event of a disturbance. She said religious dress or other coverings were not considered.
Debbie Mageed, an area Islamic activist, said she appreciated Rapid's response.
"We can't expect all public domains to be aware of these situations until they actually come up," said Mageed, who wears a head covering but not a facial veil. "As long as it doesn't happen again, I'll feel like they were sincere in their efforts to revise their policy."
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What I see is the ability of the terrorists to now use this covering to hide who they really are.
I hope Michigan City is ready for their first bus bombing!
They still don't get it!
LOL...that's baklava. Slight difference between the two....although if the rule says nothing abour honied pastries on the bus, go for it.
And that's pastries, not pasties, lol.
She wasn't offended, I'd bet she did in on purpose. Another test case. It's not about freedom of religion, it's about using our system against us in their attempt to overthrow us from within. Slowly but surely chipping away at American culture, trying to get their religion forced on us without our knowing. And sadly it seems to be working.
Hey! I spelled it right.. I think you just wanted an excuse to post that picture.. showoff ;)
How much longer before she demands a female only bus?
A huge mistake. No one should be allowed to cover their faces anywhere in public at any time.
All the female-only buses will wind up stuck at the depot, since their drivers won't be allowed out of the house.
Try wearing a mask and going into a liquor store.
That'd go over real well, now wouldn't it?
LOL!
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