9/11 Trial: Attorney Wears Hijab, Wants All Women To Dress “Appropriately” Muslim

[tailfins]

... whether Muslim or not.

http://www.inquisitr.com/231131/911-trial-defense-attorney-wears-hijab-wants-all-women-to-dress-appropriately-muslim/

Imagine if a Christian were to expect this kind of accomodation.

[jimnyc]

Deny request, end of story, or so I hope. Muslim or not, courts shouldn't be in the religious accommodation business.

[tailfins]

Deny request, end of story, or so I hope. Muslim or not, courts shouldn't be in the religious accommodation business.

Of course they are in the accommodation business. However the accommodation is balanced by the courts ability to function and the other participants of the proceeding. It is perfectly reasonable to provide a kosher meal to a juror, for example.

[ConHog]

Of course they are in the accommodation business. However the accommodation is balanced by the courts ability to function and the other participants of the proceeding. It is perfectly reasonable to provide a kosher meal to a juror, for example.

True, but to Jim's point, it is NOT perfectly acceptable to force everyone else to eat a Kosher meal.

[jimnyc]

Of course they are in the accommodation business. However the accommodation is balanced by the courts ability to function and the other participants of the proceeding. It is perfectly reasonable to provide a kosher meal to a juror, for example.

What I mean was - referring to attorneys and how they practice law after the BAR and how they present themselves to courts. But further - this woman wants to tell everyone in the court, guests included, how they should dress. This isn't Saudi Arabia. Attorneys have to address courts by rules as do plaintiffs and defendants. Hell, even guests have limitations.

[Abbey Marie]

I don't really care if this attorney wants to appear in court with a bowl of fruit balanced on top of her head. In fact, I might quite enjoy seeing that!

But DO NOT tell others to cover up based on your customs.

[tailfins]

I don't really care if this attorney wants to appear in court with a bowl of fruit balanced on top of her head. In fact, I might quite enjoy seeing that!

But DO NOT tell others to cover up based on your customs.

A Middle-eastern Carmen Miranda .... interesting. I wonder what that would look like.

[Abbey Marie]

A Middle-eastern Carmen Miranda .... interesting. I wonder what that would look like.

Couldn't find one with a fruit bowl on her head. How's this? :laugh2:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c60bf53ef0120a95b45f1970b-500wi

[logroller]

I don't really care if this attorney wants to appear in court with a bowl of fruit balanced on top of her head. In fact, I might quite enjoy seeing that!

But DO NOT tell others to cover up based on your customs.

To the gutter in 6 posts; Abbey shattered that 10 post record.
fruit bowl (2) (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fruit%20bowl)

To be serious, this is a no brainer. The only coverage they need to have is health related. (oops, no really, I'll be serious now) There was a previous story about a witness who wished to wear her hijab in court that draws more concern IMO. On one side, I respect her wishes; but on the other, I see how that could taint the jurors' opinion of the witness. Seems a voir dire could assuage such concerns. Much ado about nothing.

[4horsemenrule]

... whether Muslim or not.

http://www.inquisitr.com/231131/911-trial-defense-attorney-wears-hijab-wants-all-women-to-dress-appropriately-muslim/

Imagine if a Christian were to expect this kind of accomodation.

I hope the Judge told them "People in Hell want ice water"

[Abbey Marie]

To the gutter in 6 posts; Abbey shattered that 10 post record.
fruit bowl (2) (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fruit%20bowl)

To be serious, this is a no brainer. The only coverage they need to have is health related. (oops, no really, I'll be serious now) There was a previous story about a witness who wished to wear her hijab in court that draws more concern IMO. On one side, I respect her wishes; but on the other, I see how that could taint the jurors' opinion of the witness. Seems a voir dire could assuage such concerns. Much ado about nothing.

Sweet lord, is there any phrase that is safe to say these days?

[DragonStryk72]

... whether Muslim or not.

http://www.inquisitr.com/231131/911-trial-defense-attorney-wears-hijab-wants-all-women-to-dress-appropriately-muslim/

Imagine if a Christian were to expect this kind of accomodation.

Um... no. Sorry, but freedom of speech stops when it denies the freedom of my own beliefs.

What the hell is a christian going to demand? "Alright, before this trial begins, gonna need everyone to kneel for an Our Father, then stand up for the opening hymn, sit while I do my opening statement, and kneel again for a Hail Mary."

[logroller]

Sweet lord, is there any phrase that is safe to say these days?

Amen sister. You can't even teabag a congressman without someone making a mockery.

[4horsemenrule]

and to think Pres Obama and Eric Holder wanted this show to be held in a Federal Courtroom in NY