Referee Forces Muslim Teen To Leave Basketball Game Because Of Her Headscarf

[lastofthepatriots]

What happened to the various versions of 'our country our rules' when it comes to criticizing Americans overseas?

Can you prove the girl in the article is not from this country, retard?

 

[khanz]

And your Pakistan is terrified of a girl going to school.

https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/malala-polarising-figure-pakistan-180401054631496.html

nice try but nobody in Pakistan is afraid of a girl going to school she is a controversial because she is seen by some as stooge of the west not because she promotes education for women there also a large segment of Pakistan that love her- Hell you still haven't even elected a female president yet. First stop terrorizing your own kids and mass shooting up your own schools in america then maybe you will have a leg to stand on.

 

[jetray]

Its not the cloth, its the symbolism of the cloth that must be the reason.

The symbol of not assimilating with the land you live in ..I expect

and the irony is that they dont want to apply the same standard to themselves. They dont ask themselves why should we make a fuss over a cloth but go onto blast others. Hypocrites at the best.

Leaving aside the religious angle, there is a reason for dress code & rules for the sport and every one should abide by that.

 

[gambit]

Can you prove the girl in the article is not from this country, retard?

Irrelevant, moron. 'Our country, our rules' is applicable to everyone as long as he/she is within our borders.

 

[lastofthepatriots]

Irrelevant, moron. 'Our country, our rules' is applicable to everyone as long as he/she is within our borders.

You make no sense. Cheers to your inferiority ridden complex.

 

[prashantazazel]

ugh......no not really the same thing at all in all holy places you are expected to dress respectfully this is not limited to arabia. This is a sporting event- muslim countries do not not prevent non-muslims from participating in sports due to religious clothing or accessories.

Iran does.

 

[fallstuff]

Referee Forces Muslim Teen To Leave Basketball Game Because Of Her Headscarf

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Nasihah Thompson, a 16-year-old African-American basketball player from Mastery Charter School, Philadelphia, was prevented from playing in a basketball game by the referee due to her headscarf. “My hijab is part of me, and I feel like I was going to take off a part of me to play in the game,” said the high school sophomore after the incident.

A hijab doesn’t impact someone’s ability to play sports
Nasihah didn’t accept the condition of removing her hijab. She has played in her high school basketball team for years whilst wearing the hijab. She explained that her mother and she, in the previous years, never required a religious waiver in order for her to play the game. “I felt upset because I wanted to play the game.” Nasihah plays for the Mastery Charter North-Pickett Pumas which is part of Philadelphia Public League’s District 12.

“The official took it upon herself to essentially enforce a rule that could have been avoided with much better judgement knowing very well that this does not impact a student-athlete’s ability to play basketball any better than anyone else in any way, shape, or form,” James Patrick Lynch said, President of Philadelphia Public League.

There is incentive to remove officials’ authority in demanding a waiver for sport’s uniform
Noting that the school has a large Muslim population, the principal Sharif El-Mekki claimed that he was shocked to hear this: “This is unacceptable.” Lynch said he would be reaching out to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to discuss amending its rules. PIAA governs the referees officiating at the games. Lynch informed that he wants to eliminate the need for student-athletes to seek a waiver in order to alter their uniforms for religious reasons, as well as to remove the authority from officials to even address the issue. “There should be no need for a waiver form or exception to be granted for a student to have the same rights as everybody else,” he added.

Nasihah’s mother shares her thoughts in this debate
As for Nasihah’s mother, Fatima Thompson, she called on the PIAA to apologize to her daughter and amend its rules governing religious waivers. “There should be no accommodation form necessary for someone who wears the hijab to play sports in the state of Pennsylvania,” she said. Thompson also expressed her daughter made her proud because she dares to stand up for her religious beliefs.President Lynch seems to be supportive of Nasihah playing the game wearing her hijab.

Nasihah believes the issue isn’t entirely behind her
As Nasihah looks forward to playing in the championship game, the mastery basketball player also mentioned that the issue over her hijab is not fully resolved. “I don’t think the issue is behind me,” Nasihah said. “I still want the PIAA to change and get rid of the waiver. It’s completely unnecessary for us to have a waiver to cover up and they should terminate it.”

For a 16-year-old to stand up for her religious beliefs and her passion for basketball really shows her determinacy and readiness to face upcoming challenges throughout her basketball journey.

This article is written by Maria Shaikh Haneef

Basketball's international governing body has approved a new rule that will allow players to wear headgear that complies with their religious faith.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/05/04/headgear-approved-for-use-by-world-basketball-body.html

FIBA allows hijab in professional basketball
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017...-professional-basketball-170504055404989.html

 

[American Pakistani]

What happened to the various versions of 'our country our rules' when it comes to criticizing Americans overseas?

Wrong example. American "rules" allows everyone of freedom of speech and freedom to practice their beliefs. In this case the referee was going against American "rules" and values.

 

[gambit]

Wrong example. American "rules" allows everyone of freedom of speech and freedom to practice their beliefs. In this case the referee was going against American "rules" and values.

Wrong.

Even the freedom of speech is curtailed -- supported by the Supreme Court -- under certain conditions. Take the typical yelling 'Fire' in a crowded theater for example. If the referee feels that her hijab can be a physical distraction, not just to her, but also to other players, he can ask her to either remove it or remove herself. The word 'distraction' here is to include anything that can cause injuries or cause players not to play their best because they fear physical injuries.

Here...

https://jezebel.com/5740119/sports-totally-unnecessary-hijab-drama

Have you done even basic research on head/neck injuries in sports? You think basketball have none?

https://michaelgleibermd.com/news/back-neck-injuries-basketball/

Now you have a piece of clothing that is either loose or can become loose that can get entangled into other players' arms and hands and you are looking at a disaster with a lawsuit.

You think other players are not going to complain that because of that fear, they have to hold back whenever they come near her? They are going to argue that because of that fear, she has an artificial advantage.

In a scramble for a loose ball, someone slips and an arm get caught in her hijab dragging her into a fall when she could have escape the melee. Her head slammed on the court and she is knocked out. Possibly a concussion. Now comes the lawsuit because the school/league/referee should have...etc...etc...etc...

The female hijab as worn is not the same as a male Sikh turban.

There is no religious discrimination here. Only common sense. Americans are increasingly getting tired of being accused of bigotry when there is none, like in this instance. There are alternatives for her to keep her religious modesty and engage in sports. But no, it is better to charge Americans with bigotry instead.

 

[American Pakistani]

Wrong.

Even the freedom of speech is curtailed -- supported by the Supreme Court -- under certain conditions. Take the typical yelling 'Fire' in a crowded theater for example. If the referee feels that her hijab can be a physical distraction, not just to her, but also to other players, he can ask her to either remove it or remove herself. The word 'distraction' here is to include anything that can cause injuries or cause players not to play their best because they fear physical injuries.

Here...

https://jezebel.com/5740119/sports-totally-unnecessary-hijab-drama

Have you done even basic research on head/neck injuries in sports? You think basketball have none?

https://michaelgleibermd.com/news/back-neck-injuries-basketball/

Now you have a piece of clothing that is either loose or can become loose that can get entangled into other players' arms and hands and you are looking at a disaster with a lawsuit.

You think other players are not going to complain that because of that fear, they have to hold back whenever they come near her? They are going to argue that because of that fear, she has an artificial advantage.

In a scramble for a loose ball, someone slips and an arm get caught in her hijab dragging her into a fall when she could have escape the melee. Her head slammed on the court and she is knocked out. Possibly a concussion. Now comes the lawsuit because the school/league/referee should have...etc...etc...etc...

The female hijab as worn is not the same as a male Sikh turban.

There is no religious discrimination here. Only common sense. Americans are increasingly getting tired of being accused of bigotry when there is none, like in this instance. There are alternatives for her to keep her religious modesty and engage in sports. But no, it is better to charge Americans with bigotry instead.

Are you for real?

Just shows further how much of venom and grudge you hold against Muslims. The America that we know, gives liberty to everyone, to practice what they believe or freedom of speech. In this game her hijab was protected under the constitution as it was her freedom of speech and her belief as well. No one has right to force her into doing something, when her acts are not breaking any law and are protected constitutionally.

 

[gambit]

Are you for real?

Just shows further how much of venom and grudge you hold against Muslims. The America that we know, gives liberty to everyone, to practice what they believe or freedom of speech. In this game her hijab was protected under the constitution as it was her freedom of speech and her belief as well. No one has right to force her into doing something, when her acts are not breaking any law and are protected constitutionally.

The better question is: Are YOU for real?

You have not address a single reasonable thing I brought up. In aviation maintenance, many companies, including the US military, adopt the policy of 'advising', if not outright forbid, the wearing of wedding bands when on the aircraft. Why?

https://ensorings.com/blog/wedding-ring-military-personnel/

It’s quite dangerous for them to wear gold, titanium, or any other ‘typical’ wedding ring since they can get caught while climbing down from the aircraft or in any number of situations.

People have literally lost fingers because of their metal wedding bands.

How about other professions?

https://vmlip.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/rings-in-the-workplace-an-unsuspected-hazard/

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 7.1.5 indicates that while on duty, members (firefighters) shall not wear personal clothing, accessories, or personal equipment that might not be suitable and appropriate to protect the member from the hazards to which the member could be exposed.

You think possibly line electricians have the same if not similar workplace hazards?

Asking to TEMPORARILY remove the hijab for a couple hrs is not oppression. The sport equipment company Nike have a sports version of the hijab. The chain store "Dick's Sporting Goods" sells them for $35. It is a more compact solution that perfectly conforms to religious modesty.

 

[American Pakistani]

The better question is: Are YOU for real?

You have not address a single reasonable thing I brought up. In aviation maintenance, many companies, including the US military, adopt the policy of 'advising', if not outright forbid, the wearing of wedding bands when on the aircraft. Why?

https://ensorings.com/blog/wedding-ring-military-personnel/

People have literally lost fingers because of their metal wedding bands.

How about other professions?

https://vmlip.wordpress.com/2013/07/31/rings-in-the-workplace-an-unsuspected-hazard/

You think possibly line electricians have the same if not similar workplace hazards?

Asking to TEMPORARILY remove the hijab for a couple hrs is not oppression. The sport equipment company Nike have a sports version of the hijab. The chain store "Dick's Sporting Goods" sells them for $35. It is a more compact solution that perfectly conforms to religious modesty.

Advising is not mandatory.

&

You are not above American constitution. Have a good day.

 

[gambit]

You are not above American constitution. Have a good day.

And you are not above common sense.

Asking to remove a piece of clothing for just a couple hrs under a very narrow circumstance is not bigotry. It does not matter if it is a muslimah or a Sikh. You may not have noticed because you are too busy being a righteous victim, but the patience of the average Americans have peaked and is now on the decline. The inevitable backlash is coming.

 

[Vapnope]

Asking to remove a piece of clothing for just a couple hrs

How the headscarf hinders someone performance in basketball?
Don't you think she would have been judged on her playing skills not on her clothes?

Last but not least do not approve bigotry in the name of "inevitable backlash".

 

[gambit]

How the headscarf hinders someone performance in basketball?
Don't you think she would have been judged on her playing skills not on her clothes?/QUOTE]
See posts 39 and 41.