Sikh religion requires that its male adherents don’t shave. Sikhs in the British armed forces were known for their military prowess; in World War II they served with distinction. But the U.S. Marine Corps required that their beards be shaved for basic training.
Now a Court of Appeals judge ruled that the unshorn beards would not be a physical hindrance to basic training. Freedom of religion is guaranteed in this country. American marines who are Sikhs will now be able to wear their turbans and beards. The Marine Corps will be stronger.
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