Teacher Fired For Telling Muslim Student "I Bet You're Grieving"

A high school algebra teacher in Houston Texas has been suspended for telling his Muslim student, "I heard about your uncle's death (referring to Osama bin Laden)... I bet you're grieving." The American-born girl was understandably distraught after hearing her teacher tell her that. Her name hasn't been released because her family doesn't want any retaliation.

One of the girl's classmates at Clear Brook High School told an ABC affiliate that her friend began crying over the teachers words later in the day. When the teacher asked the classmate why she was crying, she said it was because of what he said. His response was, "Oh, ok," as he "smirked, giggled and walked away." 

Parents of the girl said their daughter was racially profiled. The school released a statement saying what the teacher said should not reflect the school or it's administrators. Also, the teacher was put on leave during their investigation. 

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France's Ban On Burqas Leads to Two Muslim Women Arrested

According to CNN, today, France has enforced a new law that bans anybody wearing burqas and niqabs. Burqas are very common in the Muslim religion. It covers the entire face and body of women  because the Quran says it is necessary to keep them covered to keep thoughts pure without creating temptation.

Two hours after the law went into effect, two Muslim women in protest, were arrested for wearing burqas. The protesting women were arrested outside of Dame Cathedral in Paris for participating in a non-authorized protest and for wearing the religious attire.

State officials say they have a very good reason for implementing the new law. The Internal Ministry said, "The ban does not target the wearing of a headscarf, head gear, scarf or glasses, as long as the accessories do not prevent the person from being identified." Hijabs and chadors are still allowed to be worn because the face of women are not covered.




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