Because she wouldnt remove her vail from her face, he said he couldnt predict her integrity to the case with that on. Do you agree with the judge? I do.
2007-02-02 06:23:27 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to those that disagree, Then when i go to court for something i should be allowed to wear a ski mask right?
2007-02-02 06:37:02 · update #1
It happened in Michigan.
2007-02-02 06:39:08 · update #2
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I think if the Judge dismissed the case then he was wrong. he should have removed himself for being biased.
If the person that was being sued objected ,then i think the judge can side with that person because it is a valid argument in determining a person sincerity when testifying.
although i believe in a person right to a persons religion. i also think that a separation of church and state prevails in a courtroom, for both parties. If she is gonna sue that person has the right to face his or her accuser.
Roshni: you are correct the veil is not religion but culture but for some culture and Islam goes hand in hand, the question was not specific. so if she had a problem because of the culture aspect then she showed no respect to the judge or the court system by keeping the veil on.
then the judge had the right to have her in contempt of court if she did not have it on for relgious purposes
And my dear this not the middle east , that woman has more freedoms in our culture and she needs to respect the court . we all do.
and the case was a cival case. not a crimminal one. and this country everyone is innocent. until proven gulity. i think you let your feelings get the best of you in this question.
your argument showed why the case was dismissed.
2007-02-02 06:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by sam 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
These things can and are done about Christians all the time, and no one says anything at all...why is that? No one, obviously to some, should mock ANYONE's religion, but, of course they do, and the judge was right to point out this is an ABUSE of the amendment, not proper use. So the amendment should be changed somewhat. But we note that the pope was mocked also and no Christian ran and complained about that, did they. So then, do Muslims have far greater power in US than Christians? Why can they do this to Christians yet not to Muslims? Yes, atheists need to stay in Christian countries to practice their beliefs, and not go near Muslim countries where they would be put to death.
2016-05-24 05:41:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do agree with the judge for a few reasons. A person has the right to SEE who is accusing them. A judge and jury have the right to consider a persons reactions when testifying because unfortunately not everyone tells the truth. Body language and expressions are also indicators of honesty.
May God Bless you.
2007-02-02 06:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Veil is cultural not religious, in islam it is not necessary to cover the face but hair should be covered...but for some purpose some scholars have added covering face as well......which is not actualy necessary in islam........but anyways...i don't agree with the judge then....because when the muslim countries can carry the lawsuits with the ladies in veil why can't US , the most developed country do?? that was not an important issue for whcih he has thrown the case out....he has prefered doing injustice over a small issue that the lady didn't remove the veil.......So where is justice then?? may be she would be needing some serious help in your "most democratic country" and wow, congrets you have proven how just your law system is !!! She was not the criminal who need to show the indentity by revealing the face but the victim and it was the duty of your judge to provide her justice instead of getting racist . No???
2007-02-02 06:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
We are experiencing something of the same problem in this country. If people have something to say - especially if it is an accusation - they should show their face when they speak so that their sincerity can be evaluated. If a western woman went to an Islamic court is say Saudi Arabia - she would be expected to adhere to the local dress codes there. The same applies to Muslim women in the west. When in Rome - do as Rome.
2007-02-02 06:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by Tony B 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Reguardless if we agree or not, you should provide a referrence to the actual court case or the location where it occurred. Lack of these details casts serious doubts on the story.
In America, the Judge may have opened himself up to a civil suite.
2007-02-02 06:29:44 · answer #6 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When in court you do as the judge says or face the consequences. Arrogance will get you nowhere. She is fortunate that he did not hold her in contempt of court and order her jailed. I would have if I had been the judge. Judges usually do not tolerate any foolishness in the courtroom.
2007-02-02 06:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by Preacher 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian....and I absolutely disagree with the judge....I do not think she should have to put aside her Religious Beliefs in order to have her case heard in court....the only time I feel that it would be imperitive for her to remove her vail...is if she wanted to possess a driver's license in the United States. Because that is the law of our land...to have an ID if you want to drive, and you have to see your face to have an ID.
2007-02-02 06:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by ticklemeblue 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Actually, I do. Judges and police officers are trained to read people's facial expressions, eye movements and body language to determine whether they're telling the truth, hiding something, or outright lying. If she refused to remove her veil, she was blocking him from being able to effectively determine her truthfulness. I understand her religious beliefs and respect them, but in a U.S. court of law if a judge asks you to remove your veil because he needs to be able to see your facial expressions to determine your integrity, you need to remove your veil.
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2007-02-02 06:32:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
100% YES!
Body language, Facial Expressions, as well as the Words are all part of the presentation.
The Vail could also be used as a disguise - the judge could not be sure who was behind it each time she appeared in his court room!
GOOD, GREAT!
2007-02-02 06:29:39 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋