[apostacy]

> there is clearly an actual obligation to wear a kippah, headscarf, or turban

There is no obligation to wear anything. There is an "obligation" for some sects of Islam. But that does not mean anything in the domain of secular government.

The truth is, most Muslims do NOT wear any special clothing. And even those that feel obligated to are not obligated to really; they are obligated to try, if possible. If they are not permitted to do it, they are spiritually off the hook. If it's a choice between wearing a headscarf and not providing for your family, you are most likely a bad muslim for not providing for your family. So, by banning it explicitly, we are actually making things easier for them by giving them an excuse not to do it.

> there's no obligation to wear an enormous crucifix in any Christian sect that I know of.

Who are you to say that I can't wear a giant pope-hat to work? I'm "obligated" to by my obscure sect of Catholicism. Perhaps I can carry around some lit incense and clanking metal jewelry. We have to draw the line somewhere.

[FourierTformed]

The idea that this is to make life easier for Muslims by allowing them to escape their obligation, is laughable. I suppose we should make it illegal to not eat pork, so they can escape dietary laws. Or forbid Christians from going to church on holy days, so they don't feel guilt when they don't go. Or make it illegal to wear clothes that are spun from one form of cloth, so Jewish people don't feel like they need to wear clothes from one kind of cloth.

People deserve freedom of choice, religion, and clothing. That is the help you need to give people.

[apta]

Sorry, but your post is completely ignorant of Islamic rulings.

[RandomInteger4]

The Quran never mentioned the hijab or any other specific veiling. It only mentioned modest dress. This has been mutated and distorted as applying only to women by despotic regimes and certain countries.

[apta]

Dressing modestly includes the veil. Furthermore, there are authentic Hadiths, as well as accounts of the Companions that are used for litigation. We know for certain that women used to cover their hair by narrations and historic accounts, and they did that because it was part of the religion.