Wow. This is just stupid. So much for everyone being "uniform". Let's just allow the muslims to single themselves out from the rest.
cair is an organization with terrorist ties, how are they able to affect policy decisions in this Country time after time? And why do we continue to kiss muslim ass at every opportunity? Oh, that's right, because obama is a muslim sympathizer and probably a muslim himself.
You know, seriously, I have no problem with muslims that want to serve in the military, but a couple of things need to happen. First, they need to conform to the same rules AS EVERYONE ELSE. It's not rocket science. When they request to be singled out for special treatment they alienate themselves from the people who are supposed to be their teammates. And second, these people need to be vetted and then closely watched. Look at the guy responsible for the Ft. Hood shootings. There were plenty of signs that this guy was headed off the deep end. But because of political correctness and just a lack of give a shit, the military allowed him to become radicalized and we all know where that lead.
The Religion World
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that the Department of Defense will begin allowing Muslim and Sikh students who wear an Islamic head scarf (hijab) or a turban to participate in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).
“We welcome the fact that Muslim and Sikh students nationwide will now be able to participate fully in JROTC leadership activities while maintaining their religious beliefs and practices,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.
In October, the Washington-based Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization wrote to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta after a 14-year-old Muslim student at Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., was forced to transfer out of a JROTC class when her commanding officers told her she could not wear hijab while marching in the September homecoming parade.
CAIR requested constitutionally-protected religious accommodations for the girl and for future Muslim JROTC participants.
In a Dec. 19 letter sent to CAIR, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Larry Stubblefield wrote:
”I have been asked to respond on behalf of the Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta to your October 13, 2011 letter concerning Miss Demin Zawity’s request to wear a religious head covering (hijab) while participating in an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) event at Ravenwood High School.
“Based on your concerns, the Army has reviewed its JROTC uniform policy and will develop appropriate procedures to provide Cadets the opportunity to request the wear of religious head dress, such as the turban and hijab. This change will allow Miss Zawity and other students the chance to fully participate in the JROTC program. Additionally, a representative from the U.S. Army Cadet Command will contact Miss Zawity and provide her the opportunity to rejoin the Ravenwood High School JROTC unit.
“The Army prides itself in being a diverse organization, comprised of individuals from many faiths and religions. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention.”
