Sure, but it’s nice to see someone taking advantage of the pageant to actually spread a positive message. I like the idea of subverting something like this.

I am not a big fan of pageants, but I think, given that they exist and will probably continue to exist for some while, there’s nothing wrong with using a pageant as a forum to spread a message of inclusivity. A lot of people who watch pageants are probably the same people who have never met a Muslim and only know them…

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I think she’s doing her best to try and provide a positive example of her faith and culture where she can to masses who might otherwise not see someone in a hijab or a “burkini”, but I’m also firmly of the belief that beauty pageants are outdated, sexist, and harmful. So... I guess good for her for trying to combat…

So. Here we are. We are clearly beyond this but America is not. So take each small step as a sign of progress.

So, what, you’re just going to decide the meaning of a specific belief system’s accompanying actions without any reference to knowledge or information about that belief system (hint - hijab has nothing to do with women’s bodies being “intrinsically immodest”) and then decide that whatever meaning you just made up…

But the thing is that Muslims doing stuff that notable and normal is a big deal, American Muslims are living in country where they know that so many hate them, her being in a pageant is not directed at you but to all the young Muslim women who dealt with hijab being pulled off or being told they are not beautiful. But…

She’s a gorgeous young lady and an excellent role model.

Damn, look at that fabric.

a burkini: swimming attire that covers all but one’s hands, feet, and face

This good news is SO much more uplifting than the “went flyin’ and miraculously not dyin’!” baby story. Thank you!

Oh for sure, if you can go, fucking do it. But the OP’s comment sort of smacked of that bootstraps bullshit you hear from a lot of people who think it’s a simple and easy choice.

But it is also a perfectly good choice, and anyone who tries to suggest that one should try to stay in a dangerous relationship and work it out should be ignored. You were not able to bail right away in your situation, but I think we can all support the OP’s decision to GTFO immediately.

A lot of women and men aren’t lucky enough to be able to leave instantly. Most domestic violence cases end in tragedy when the victim tries to leave. Good for you for getting out when you could but I hope you’re not shaming anyone for staying with abusive partners. It’s not that easy for a lot of them.

You said “put a chicken to sleep,” and I thought I was going to watch Martha Stewart snap a chicken’s neck. I watched anyway. I don’t know what that says about me.

One of the things that I am proud of is that I have helped two women who work for me leave abusive spouses.

I am a sales director and I lead a team of about 100 people. One of the things that I am proud of is that I have helped two women who work for me leave abusive spouses. I have strategized, supported, and done everything I could to not only say I believe you but put the full weight of my authority into making it…

The guy and democracy. Death has worked hard this year.

I love this reference.

I think HRC is smart to have someone else do this on her behalf. If I were I’d stay as far away from this as possible. If it fails she won’t look like a sore loser. And if succeeds she might become President, although it’s probably wishful thinking.