Sikh U.S. Army captain allowed to wear beard, turban in uniform

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(04-04-2016, 04:42 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: I also have a problem with any restrictions on those, if those restrictions would result in anything that would be considered criminal. However, if they only result in verbal/written reprimand or a reduction in pay/grade or discharge, then I have no issue. Any employer can legally do the same to their employee and it is not a forfeit of any rights, same for all the rest of the things listed.

However, reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs are mandated by law for every employer. So I do not see that the military should be any different.

And again simply because you have a problem with it; doesn't change the necessity. As a member of the Armed Forces you must accept the fact that you are willing to give up many of the rights that you swear to protect. If we were an Army of conscription then your concerns may have more merit.