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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In America, we respect the right for others to dress as they choose.  We allow for freedom of religion. Therefore, if you want to wear oppressive clothing, I won't stop you.  I won't say anything to you about it.  I would not refuse to serve you at my business, nor would I practice or support discrimination against you.

But in the privacy of my thoughts, I will have no respect for you and will view you as a brainwashed idiot.

Unless hijab is worn by both men and women, it is oppressive to women, period, and I will despise it.[/quote]
Why are your feelings important? Who exactly is clamoring for your respect?[/quote]

I knew some idiot would respond with this.  I don't really care who wants my respect.    It's just an opinion.  It's what we write here.  If you don't care to know about it, go elsewhere. [/quote]
It's not that I don't care to know it (although I don't), it's the sheer ridiculous value in you using your feelings as an argument that you think holds any weight. "You should agree with me! If you don't, I won't respect you and think you're an idiot!"  Yeah, that's definitely going to win the hearts and minds.  Not. [/quote]

I am not presenting my feelings as an argument.  There is no argument to be had here; there is no possible way you can prove to me that wearing hijab is not sexist and not oppressive.  You cannot.   Wearing hijab is ridiculous.  My post is merely to point out that the only reason I tolerate it is because I believe in the rights we have as Americans.  I support the freedoms of American even when it means tolerating something I find repellent.  Do you understand now?

Probably not.[/quote]

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