*Hi Sister Jabou,* ** *This one is a big shame, considering the current age we are in.* ** *I tell you what: In Minnesota, most of the Bankers are in 'scarf' because of the large Somali population, but there is some wisdom in these happenings, i.e. to say most of those behind it will end up converting to Islam, and a good way of propagating Islam. The United States constitution strictly stipulated that "No Discrimination because of Religion" so to conclude that victory will be on the side of "scarf" owners.* ** *I tell you what: Congressman Keith Ellison better know of this one.* ** *Thanks for sharing.* yj On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 8:34 AM, Jabou Joh <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > -----Original Message----- > Sent: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 2:11 pm > Subject: Calif. 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