Muslim Women may escape TSA pat-downs over ethnic insensitivies

Lesbian TSA Agents searching Burqa-clad Muslim women

From Eric Dondero:

The new TSA pat-down policies are receiving a great deal of attention, with women in particular finding them especially invasive. TSA Agents are now routinely scanning and even touching genital, breast and and anal areas during the screening process. But one group of women may soon be exempt, if CAIR has its way. The Council on American Islamic Relations is strongly protesting the procedures and urging Muslim women to opt out.

From CNS News "Muslim Group Advises Women Wearing Hijabs to Allow TSA ‘Enhanced Pat Downs’ Only on Head and Neck Area":

In the “special recommendations for Muslim women who wear hijab,” it states: “Before you are patted down, you should remind the TSA officer that they are only supposed to pat down the area in question, in this scenario, your head and neck. They SHOULD NOT subject you to a full-body or partial-body pat-down.”

It also states: “Instead of the pat-down, you can always request to pat down your own scarf, including head and neck area, and have the officers perform a chemical swipe of your hands.”

Sniffer Dogs loathed by Islamists, to be used in screenings

Another Islamic group, The Figh Council of North America has issued a Fatwa saying that body scanners violate Muslim religious law.

“It is a violation of clear Islamic teaching that men or women be seen naked by other men and women. Islam highly emphasizes haya (modesty) and considers it part of the faith. The Qu’ran has commanded the believers, both men and women, to cover their private parts.”

The TSA has responded with a statement suggesting that all passengers should expect continuation of "unpredictable searches." One method suggested by TSA is Canine policing, likely to deeply offend Muslim travelers.

Additionally, Islam strongly condemns homosexuality. However, the TSA has a strict policy of non-discrimination in employment and regularly hires homosexual men and women as Agents.

There have been no reports as of yet, of Christian women, even religious fundamentalists, Mormons or Orthodox Jews refusing the searches.

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