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In reply to the discussion: Viral Video Appears To Show Sydney Train Passenger Defending Muslim Woman Against Hateful Rant [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)45. Yeah, I lived in the south for a long time.
Lots off color humor about blacks and gays. Not ok with me at all.
I understand the the Hasidim have a much stricter structure and a wish for separation. From the article you link, I think the women are following some religious rules about modesty, but he men seems to do it more as a sign of respect for each other.
As with many things, I think there is an inextricable mix of religion of culture here that has resulted in some ritualistic dress.
Just as one might see among the workers on wall street, who worship something completely different.
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Viral Video Appears To Show Sydney Train Passenger Defending Muslim Woman Against Hateful Rant [View all]
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
OP
As an adult you still feel the need to make fun of people because of what they ware?
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#3
OMG!! It's cbayer meme #243 - "reading from the Book of Mormon while on vacation!"
cbayer
Apr 2015
#40
Well i live in Brooklyn so I am used to seeing those hats so it doesn't amuse me.
hrmjustin
Apr 2015
#10
The specific hats refer to specific geographic locations and specific Rabbinic lineages.
rug
Apr 2015
#61
Wtf? You just admitted you laughed at mormons because of their beliefs.
beam me up scottie
Apr 2015
#60