The Quebec Soccer Federation's Ban on Turbans

[crazy canuck]

the reaction of the Quebec separatist Premier pretty much sums up everything I dislike about separatists.  Basically her position was the Canadian soccer association had to let the Quebec soccer association have all the benefits of being part of the Canadian system without actually having to following any of its rules.

Typical have cake and eat it too separatist thinking.

[viper37]

at least he didn't source the KKK

A Sikh (/siːk/ or /sɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh [sɪkkʰ]) is a follower of Sikhi (Sikhism), a monotheistic, monist, pantheist religion that originated in the 15th century from the Punjab region in the Indian subcontinent.[26]


Strange.  In Punjab, the Sikhs don't wear turbans to play soccer.  But here, they must, otherwise we are racists and disrepectful of their religion.

At the least, some tribunals show some sense and have forced them (again, what racists we are) to wear a regular helmet when on a motorcycle.  How terrible that must have been for them

[Scipio]

Has anyone actually articulated the reason for the Quebec turban ban? I mean, why are they claiming it is necessary?

I imagine it's the same reason the French put all brown people that they allow into their country into ghettos.

[viper37]

the reaction of the Quebec separatist Premier pretty much sums up everything I dislike about separatists.  Basically her position was the Canadian soccer association had to let the Quebec soccer association have all the benefits of being part of the Canadian system without actually having to following any of its rules.

Typical have cake and eat it too separatist thinking.

Yes seperatists are evil. You should burn them all when you see one, less they corrupt your youth.

[viper37]

Why are stories in Quebec covered differently then they are in the rest of the world?

Lost in translation.  It ain't unique to Quebec, but you knew that, you're just trolling as usual.

[viper37]

For those who believe that wearing a turban is an integral part of their faith it is indeed stupid that a soccer federation would require them to take off the turban to play.

Where do you draw the line?  I can't wear a cap if I want to in a soccer game.  But suddenly, if I claim it's part of my belief it becomes ok?  I want to bring a knife in school, but I can't.  But if it's my religion it becomes ok?

[The Brain]

People hiding behind religion are horrible human beings. Take responsibility for your opinions FFS.

[viper37]

Has anyone actually articulated the reason for the Quebec turban ban? I mean, why are they claiming it is necessary?

FIFA rules.  If it ain't specifically allowed, it is disallowed.  Burka was mentionned as being allowed.  Turban was not.  Ergo, turban was banned pending clarification of the rules by FIFA.

[Barrister]

at least he didn't source the KKK

A Sikh (/siːk/ or /sɪk/; Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖ, sikkh [sɪkkʰ]) is a follower of Sikhi (Sikhism), a monotheistic, monist, pantheist religion that originated in the 15th century from the Punjab region in the Indian subcontinent.[26]


Strange.  In Punjab, the Sikhs don't wear turbans to play soccer.  But here, they must, otherwise we are racists and disrepectful of their religion.

At the least, some tribunals show some sense and have forced them (again, what racists we are) to wear a regular helmet when on a motorcycle.  How terrible that must have been for them

There are a lot of Sikhs in Edmonton, and I know lots of them.

Some of them wear the turban.  Some of them do not.  But it seems only proper and respectful to give them the option.

[viper37]

So when they ask to wear their kirpan on soccer fields, we should allow them?

[garbon]

If you look up punjab and football, there are some images of players wearing their turban.

At any rate, is there something about speaking French that encourages people to be intolerant?

[viper37]

At any rate, is there something about speaking French that encourages people to be intolerant?

How are we intolerant exactly?

[garbon]

At any rate, is there something about speaking French that encourages people to be intolerant?

How are we intolerant exactly?

You've demonstrated in this thread no reason for suddenly taking issue with football players who wear turbans. All of your arguments seems to revolve around the fact that you don't like it.

[viper37]

You've demonstrated in this thread no reason for suddenly taking issue with football players who wear turbans. All of your arguments seems to revolve around the fact that you don't like it.

I played soccer when was I kid.  Even when there was snow outside and we were freezing, it was forbidden to wear a knit cap because it was against the rules.  Why make exceptions for some people and not grant the same rights for everyone?  Wich groups should get what priviledges?  Can I get a list?  Is holding prayer in public assembly acceptable?

If two men holding their hands is disrespectful to my religion, do we forbid public display of affection by gay couples?  Where do we stop?  What is the final authority on what is a deep religious icon and what is not?  Burning bibles is illegal but burning corans is ok?

[garbon]

Ah, I get it. Nutty anti-religious nonsense.