Michelle Obama snubbed by Saudi Royals after she refuses to wear Veil

[Haroon 49,685]

I don't think the veil is the reason why she wasn't given handshakes, it's because in those countries men and women aren't supposed to have physical contact I believe  And I wouldn't say she's "snubbed", because they did acknowledge her as politely as they could (within their rules) via nods

[lego 44,165]

I don't think the veil is the reason why she wasn't given handshakes, it's because in those countries men and women aren't supposed to have physical contact I believe And I wouldn't say she's "snubbed", because they did acknowledge her as politely as they could (within their rules) via nods

This. And hypocrisy of some members. She's praised for not following or not respecting the culture, then those same people preach about muslim woman's "obligation" to follow European or US culture in everything and get rid off "backward" clothing.

And women forbidden to enroll in higher education? lol what?

[Pandora 162]

She made the right choice :applause:

[Cody Draco 2,531]

I'm perfectly fine with this since she at least dressed conservatively to respect their culture. She doesn't belong to that culture so there is no need for a headwrap.

[field 98]

This. And hypocrisy of some members. She's praised for not following or not respecting the culture, then those same people preach about muslim woman's "obligation" to follow European or US culture in everything and get rid off "backward" clothing.

So very true.

[Melech 9,900]

The real issue here is how Obama didn't go to France but went to pay respects to Abdullah. Like why.

Or auschwitz

[Melech 9,900]

This. And hypocrisy of some members. She's praised for not following or not respecting the culture, then those same people preach about muslim woman's "obligation" to follow European or US culture in everything and get rid off "backward" clothing.

And women forbidden to enroll in higher education? lol what?

She didn't even disrespect their culture. She is a Western woman, why would she want to limit her rights? Lol

[Didymus 34,380]

The US supports beheading people to get some oil? and you dont consider the united states backwards and barbaric?

 

I like you

This. And hypocrisy of some members. She's praised for not following or not respecting the culture, then those same people preach about muslim woman's "obligation" to follow European or US culture in everything and get rid off "backward" clothing.

 

That's an excellent point in many related discussions Thanks for pointing that out, I didn't think of that.

[garnite 8]

This. And hypocrisy of some members. She's praised for not following or not respecting the culture, then those same people preach about muslim woman's "obligation" to follow European or US culture in everything and get rid off "backward" clothing.

i don't think it's a double standard, you're conflating two separate points rather than demonstrating hypocrisy about the same thing. one is about assimilation within a country as a citizen, and the other is a US representative visiting another country. michelle is an envoy of the united states to saudi arabia. that's not what immigrants are when they immigrate. 

[RAMROD 117,064]

i don't think it's a double standard, you're conflating two separate points rather than hypocrisy about the same thing. one is about assimilation within a country as a citizen, and the other is a US representative visiting the another country. michelle is an envoy of the united states to saudi arabia. that's not what immigrants are.

Valid point. :applause:

[Guest]

I don't think the veil is the reason why she wasn't given handshakes, it's because in those countries men and women aren't supposed to have physical contact I believe  And I wouldn't say she's "snubbed", because they did acknowledge her as politely as they could (within their rules) via nods

Its all a lie! Here's a photo of Laura Bush doing it in 2007, while shaking hands with King Abdullah

[Haroon 49,685]

Its all a lie! Here's a photo of Laura Bush doing it in 2007, while shaking hands with King Abdullah

Oooh interesting! Then it can't be due to the contact aspect nor the lack of veil :huh:

[Saeed 1,937]

I don't think the veil is the reason why she wasn't given handshakes, it's because in those countries men and women aren't supposed to have physical contact I believe  And I wouldn't say she's "snubbed", because they did acknowledge her as politely as they could (within their rules) via nods

 

It's the same thing here.

[Morphine Prince 109,675]

"Good for her. That country is SO backwards... literally the US puts up with it because of oil"

so I wanted to tell you that supporting and putting up with barbaric backwards countries makes you the exact same thing if not worse.

Well, not ME. I'm not my country.

I'd say it makes the country opportunist and Capitalist as it's always been. There are always trade offs. The US is on its way to energy independence anyway. Hopefully in the near future the US has less ties with the Middle East.

If nations picked and choosed relations over moral issues no one would have relations with each other or we wouldn't live in a global world It's sick but it is what it is.

[Elizabeth 750]

Would they have even shaken her hand if she'd have covered her hair?  Honestly, I think they're just trying to cause drama over nothing.