I generally support the concept of protection of a person's religious beliefs, but in this case I feel I must side with the Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding photographic identification on said licence...
It is a bit of a long read to go through all the associated links, but for those who have not been following this from the start, it's important to do the homework too.
I am interested in your thoughts on this one....
Muslim Woman Appeals Ruling In License Photo Case
POSTED: 4:23 p.m. EDT July 8, 2003
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A local Muslim woman who refused to take off her veil in a drivers' license photo is appealing a judge's decision.
A judge ruled last month that Sultaana Freeman must remove her veil if she wants to get a license.
Freeman also filed a separate but related appeal in district court, arguing that Florida law does not block her from wearing a veil over her face in a driver's license picture.
Previous Stories:
June 6, 2003: Muslim Woman Cannot Wear Veil In License Photo
May 29, 2003: Judge To Decide On License Photo Case
May 29, 2003: Checkered Past Revealed In License Photo Lawsuit
May 28, 2003: State Gets Small Victory In Muslim License Photo Case
May 27, 2003: Woman Fighting Over Photo Was Previously Arrested
May 27, 2003: Veiled Muslim Woman's License Photo Lawsuit Set to Begin
Goto: http://www.wftv.com/news/2319010/detail.html for all the stories.
Copyright 2003 by WFTV.com. All rights reserved.
It is a bit of a long read to go through all the associated links, but for those who have not been following this from the start, it's important to do the homework too.
I am interested in your thoughts on this one....
Muslim Woman Appeals Ruling In License Photo Case
POSTED: 4:23 p.m. EDT July 8, 2003
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A local Muslim woman who refused to take off her veil in a drivers' license photo is appealing a judge's decision.
A judge ruled last month that Sultaana Freeman must remove her veil if she wants to get a license.
Freeman also filed a separate but related appeal in district court, arguing that Florida law does not block her from wearing a veil over her face in a driver's license picture.
Previous Stories:
June 6, 2003: Muslim Woman Cannot Wear Veil In License Photo
May 29, 2003: Judge To Decide On License Photo Case
May 29, 2003: Checkered Past Revealed In License Photo Lawsuit
May 28, 2003: State Gets Small Victory In Muslim License Photo Case
May 27, 2003: Woman Fighting Over Photo Was Previously Arrested
May 27, 2003: Veiled Muslim Woman's License Photo Lawsuit Set to Begin
Goto: http://www.wftv.com/news/2319010/detail.html for all the stories.
Copyright 2003 by WFTV.com. All rights reserved.
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