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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:33 AM
    A mask
    Hello:

    Do I have the right to appear in public wearing a mask? I would say yes. You?

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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:37 AM

    I have never heard anything to the contrary. I would say you certainly have that right.

    Though, to be frank, I would definitely do a double take of you and perhaps make a mental note to be cautious of you just in case you're up to something.

    Or, I might just think you're a nut-case :)
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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:41 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by southamerica View Post
    Though, to be frank, I would definitely do a double take of you
    Hello sa:

    My right to do so notwithstanding, what do you think the cops would do, if anything?

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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:43 AM
    Is this leading up to a discussion about the wearing of hijabs? :D
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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:46 AM

    Forgive me for not already knowing where you live. It really depends on where you are, actually. I have just now found out that some states actually have outlawed the wearing of masks in public (weird).

    Even if it were legal, I would assume there would be a great deal of profiling going on if the cops saw you wearing a mask. They would probably find a reason to approach you and figure out what law you're breaking. Of course, I say that because in Colorado, we're always doing something wrong-the cops just need to figure out what it is we're doing.
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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    Is this leading up to a discussion about the wearing of hijabs? :D
    Hello again, NK:

    It DID prompt my question. How long before they try to do that here?

    SA: I agree with you. The cops WOULD find a way to trample all over my rights.

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    Apr 11, 2011, 10:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by excon View Post
    Hello again, NK:
    It DID prompt my question. How long before they try to do that here?
    Follow Quebec's lead: Quebec’s burqa ban is not racist: Worthington | Peter Worthington | Columnists | News | Toronto Sun
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    Apr 11, 2011, 11:06 AM

    I didn't think of it in terms of a burqa. I don't really think of burqas as "masks" in the same sense as a ski mask or anything.

    Going to refer to Colorado again, where we have a pretty large Islam/Middle Eastern population. I'm very accustomed to seeing women in burqas and that right is respected here. I haven't seen or experienced any of the local law enforcement treating women in burqas differently, which doesn't mean it wouldn't happen... just my experience.
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    Apr 11, 2011, 11:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by excon View Post
    Hello:

    Do I have the right to appear in public wearing a mask? I would say yes. You?

    excon
    You certainly can.

    And I can, in my state, legally walk down the street with a gun in plain view.

    ... but you know as well as I do that you risk some kook calling 911 and saying "there's a guy with a mask in front of my business that is scaring me"... or "there's a guy in front of my house with a gun".

    In both cases, the person is acting legally, but risking a severe hassle by the law.

    That's why I carry my gun concealed... and why you should not wear a mask :)

    ... Isn't life grand in the good old U. S. of A. :D

    Don't get me wrong. There are lots of problems here, but it's better than anywhere else in my humble opinion. I'm not ready to move... yet.
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