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POPSThis is what Israel wants from OBAMA. Obama spokesman Bill Burton issued a statement saying such actions are "not the policy of the campaign." "It is offensive and counter to Obama's commitment to bring Americans together and simply not the kind of campaign we run. We sincerely apologize for this behavior," the statement read. Aref said she replied by thanking Burton, but requested Obama apologize directly to her and Abdelfadeel, as well as invitations to sit behind him at a future campaign event. Obama spokeswoman Amy Brundage said the campaign has apologized. "He needs to take the matter seriously and send a strong message against any kind of discrimination," Aref said. A message was left Wednesday morning by The Associated Press for Abdelfadeel. Presidential campaigns routinely invite audience members they believe will enhance the image their candidate wants to convey on TV to stand behind the candidate at rallies.
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POPSGuru Gobind Singh vs. the TSA Of course, I'm horrified and offended by the idea that we target people who cover their heads for additional security. (Especially considering that the successful terrorists of recent history did not cover their heads...) But I'm a little amused by the Sikhs once again getting dragged into this (mostly because our steak and potatoes Intelligence agencies can't tell the difference between anyone wearing something other than a baseball cap...) Then again, Kesh (uncut hair, wrapped in a turban) is just the most important of the "five K's" (external symbols of Sikh faith). What about the Kirpan? (A ceremonial dagger worn at all times, because you never know when you might have to kill an enemy of Sikhism, like Indira Ghandi, for instance...) I don't suppose they can get those through airport security either? Honestly, I'm tempted to avoid flying directly into America because of its idiotic security, and my religion doesn't even mandate carrying a weapon!
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