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Hijab as part of the
military uniform in Norway
- What an insult to Norway and to Norwegians!
This was made official at a NATO event in Stavanger recently.
One hijab wearer told Aftenposten a few years ago, that she didn't salute the flag, like of course, all soldiers do.
Pretending that it's not a big deal, the politicians are also allowing for the turban and the kippa to be worn with the uniform.
What does this mean in a situation of defense of the country? The hijab is signalling to her fellow ideologists that she is with them and not with the defense of Norway?
How utterly stupid is this supremacy symbol to be allowed with a European uniform? What are the Norwegian politicians thinking? How can they possibly make such a significant decision behind closed doors?
Where is the respect for the Norwegian people?
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