Comments on: Sikhs challenge US Army’s ban on turbans, beards http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards The Web’s Leading Military Blog Since 2004 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:11:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dexter season 5 episode 7 http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-69479 dexter season 5 episode 7 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:59:59 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-69479 Isaac, I think you missed my point. While in your thinking because it works for your country, and has worked from time immemorial apparently, we are talking about two individuals wanting a system that has worked in OUR country, to change for them. It is not the fashion or the norm in OUR Army, while it might be in yours. Why should we have to change the rules JUST to be PC for two individuals when it would break the uniformity necessary in the Army. They were NOT drafted. This is a VOLUNTEER service and there are rules. They should live by them. Isaac, I think you missed my point. While in your thinking because it works for your country, and has worked from time immemorial apparently, we are talking about two individuals wanting a system that has worked in OUR country, to change for them. It is not the fashion or the norm in OUR Army, while it might be in yours. Why should we have to change the rules JUST to be PC for two individuals when it would break the uniformity necessary in the Army. They were NOT drafted. This is a VOLUNTEER service and there are rules. They should live by them.

]]> By: SSG James http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-56465 SSG James Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:33:25 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-56465 So.....does that mean EVERYONE gets to wear turbans and not shave? If I worship Babbaganush the lord of Destruction, can I wear a giant mohawk and thunderdome style shoulder pads? If not, it's BS and has no place in the US army. So…..does that mean EVERYONE gets to wear turbans and not shave?

If I worship Babbaganush the lord of Destruction, can I wear a giant mohawk and thunderdome style shoulder pads?

If not, it’s BS and has no place in the US army.

]]> By: Holly http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-55606 Holly Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:18:14 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-55606 The rules weren't there when the older generation was serving, that's why they were allowed to keep their beard and turban. I agree about the helmets not fitting, but you could tie the turban thinner to fit a gas mask. The rules weren’t there when the older generation was serving, that’s why they were allowed to keep their beard and turban. I agree about the helmets not fitting, but you could tie the turban thinner to fit a gas mask.

]]> By: bcinaz http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-53038 bcinaz Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:14:13 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-53038 Maybe the doctor should consider private practice - seems as though his customs don't go with our rules! Maybe the doctor should consider private practice – seems as though his customs don’t go with our rules!

]]> By: Tyler http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-53037 Tyler Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:04:00 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-53037 I respect all religions and believe all have the right to worship how they see fit. With that being said I currently serve and knew exactly what was expected of me and I abide by that. They to know what is expected of them and by all rules and regulations set by appropriate service should have to follow same like there other brothers in arms. That is what holds this military together and sets us aside from the 9/10 of society. Give a mouse a cookie and he expects milk. (so will the other mice) I respect all religions and believe all have the right to worship how they see fit. With that being said I currently serve and knew exactly what was expected of me and I abide by that. They to know what is expected of them and by all rules and regulations set by appropriate service should have to follow same like there other brothers in arms. That is what holds this military together and sets us aside from the 9/10 of society. Give a mouse a cookie and he expects milk. (so will the other mice)

]]> By: Beth http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-53034 Beth Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:22:02 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-53034 The rules were there when they signed up. If they didnt like them they shouldnt have signed up. Again, they were NOT drafted. This is a VOLUNTEER service and there are rules. They should live by them or feel free to get out. The rules were there when they signed up. If they didnt like them they shouldnt have signed up. Again, they were NOT drafted. This is a VOLUNTEER service and there are rules. They should live by them or feel free to get out.

]]> By: sue05 http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-50154 sue05 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:44:40 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-50154 And I with you David! And I with you David!

]]> By: NY-David http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-50149 NY-David Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:05:48 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-50149 Yes, Sue, I do agree with you, on occasion. NY-David Yes, Sue, I do agree with you, on occasion.
NY-David

]]> By: NY-David http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-50148 NY-David Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:03:17 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-50148 I think Sue's point is well taken in the fact that they volunteered and weren't drafted. It might be similiar if I volunteered for British service and then demanded coffee instead of tea in my rations. I knew Jewish guys who wore their yarmulkes under their military headgear. It wasn't decried because it didn't interfere with the safety items CJ speaks of and uniformity wasn't an issue. NY-David I think Sue’s point is well taken in the fact that they volunteered and weren’t drafted. It might be similiar if I volunteered for British service and then demanded coffee instead of tea in my rations.
I knew Jewish guys who wore their yarmulkes under their military headgear. It wasn’t decried because it didn’t interfere with the safety items CJ speaks of and uniformity wasn’t an issue.
NY-David

]]> By: Isaac http://militarygear.com/asp/2009/06/14/sikhs-challenge-us-armys-ban-on-turbans-beards/#comment-50131 Isaac Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:11:06 +0000 http://militarygear.com/asp/?p=5409#comment-50131 I suppose you're right. In my country all males are conscripted so I guess special rules have to be made and we have a significant number of them. Still, no matter what decision the Army makes I trust it will work for all the servicemen and women. I suppose you’re right. In my country all males are conscripted so I guess special rules have to be made and we have a significant number of them.

Still, no matter what decision the Army makes I trust it will work for all the servicemen and women.

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