from a WCCO-TV broadcast
By Drew Zahn
Muslims in Minnesota are speaking out over a bill introduced in the state's House of Representatives that would require all drivers licenses to include an identifying photo that shows the full head and face without any form of headwear.
Suban Khalif and Hindia Ali told WCCO-TV in Minneapolis that their Muslim faith demands they wear a traditional head scarf nearly 24 hours a day, and that to remove it for an identifying photo would trample their religious rights.
"Daily, I cover my hair," Khalif told the television station. "And I don't think I need to show my hair on a driver's license. It just doesn't make sense to me at all."
Ali added, "My facial expressions, my face, my nose, my eyes should be clearly enough for any person to tell us apart."
Aman Obsiye of the United Somali Movement told WCCO, "There's no logic behind the bill, so we want to know really what is the motivation behind the bill." Read more ...
Muslims in Minnesota are speaking out over a bill introduced in the state's House of Representatives that would require all drivers licenses to include an identifying photo that shows the full head and face without any form of headwear.
Suban Khalif and Hindia Ali told WCCO-TV in Minneapolis that their Muslim faith demands they wear a traditional head scarf nearly 24 hours a day, and that to remove it for an identifying photo would trample their religious rights.
"Daily, I cover my hair," Khalif told the television station. "And I don't think I need to show my hair on a driver's license. It just doesn't make sense to me at all."
Ali added, "My facial expressions, my face, my nose, my eyes should be clearly enough for any person to tell us apart."
Aman Obsiye of the United Somali Movement told WCCO, "There's no logic behind the bill, so we want to know really what is the motivation behind the bill." Read more ...
Source: WND
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