Nazi Paikidze is the reigning U.S. chess champion, but when the Iranian government told her she had to wear a hijab, the Muslim head veil, and restrict contact with men in order to compete in the world competition hosted by Iran this year, she refused. The “morality laws” were supported by FIDE, the international organization that coordinates the world chess championship event.
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The “morality laws” were supported by FIDE, the international organization that coordinates the world chess championship event.
ReplyDeleteWell then screw them.
- Charlie
I said much the same thing.:)
DeleteWe should be as tough as Nazi Paikidze. The fact that this event is in Iran indicates that the USA should defund the UN immediately.
ReplyDeleteAgreed.
DeleteWearing a hijab in Iran seems like a reasonable request. It's polite to live by the standards of one's host society.
ReplyDeleteWhat I don't like is hijabs in Europe, unless worn by tourists.
Wearing a hijab in Iran seems like a reasonable request. It's polite to live by the standards of one's host society.
DeleteI would make an exception for 'those people'. :)