Hey Mona,

I saw the video, i think that it was pretty cool. I think that you also had a point with your comment as well. It’s really got me thinking about how important is it to bring in the issues of Muslim women who don’t wear the hijab in the topic of talking about women who do wear the headscarf? I’ll be thinking on that for a while.

I also found it insightful on how it was non-Muslims portraying as Muslims. And i think that Sultana made a good point.

Mona, you are very well spoken about the headscarf and it’s relationship to your faith. Your opinions on free speech are also right on.
I bought a hijab at Dubai Fashions in Calgary 2 months ago, and offered it to my wife an daughters to try on. It cost me $7.00 Canadian, plus tax.
Given that they both know my feelings on Islam, it was difficult for any of them to give a completely unbiased view.
They all agreed, however, that it gave them an uncomfortable feeling to wear it. None would say this just to appease me, for they are all strong and independent women.
The headscarf puts distance between me and anyone wearing one. I steer clear of muslims who wear the scarf, and do not pursue personal relationships with anyone of the muslim faith.
My considered opinion is still that Islam remains a religion with a hardened core of jihadists who believe in an eventual goal of a world wide caliphate without infidels like me.
I appreciate voices like yours, and Irshad Manji’s, however my vision of Islam remains a picture of Mohammed Atta and Zakaria Amara.

Don Sharpe:

I am confused by your comments. Please help me understand. At first you seem to disapprove of the headscarf and claim that it creates distance between males and females, even suggesting that your wife and daughter do not wear a headscarf.

On the other hand, you claim that you believe that the Islamic thoughts of Mohammed Atta and Zakaria Amara are the correct Islamic thoughts.

Is that correct?

MensEtManus:
Let me sum it up as succinctly as I can.

-I believe Islam is a cultural opposite to real democracy.
To me,religious headscarves, burkas, niquabs, sharia, etc advertise an opposition to, and rejection of, western culture.
Having said that, I believe anyone should be allowed to wear an identifiable religious headcovering if they wish, understanding that it separates them from everyone else. That’s freedom.

-Yes, to me Mohammed Atta et al represent the real Islam, something to be feared and conquered. The deafening silence from the millions of ‘go along’ muslims who either are afraid or silently approve of their actions frighten me as much as the suicide bombers.

Thank you for your considerate request for clarification.