Thanks for the good discussion as well. It's refreshing to have a civil thoughtful engaging conversation about such topics, for a change. Thank you Hacker News

Thanks for the good discussion as well. It's refreshing to have a civil thoughtful engaging conversation about such topics, for a change. Thank you Hacker News and thank you lionhearted as well. Two quick things. When I say "heinous" practices, I'm not talking about these simple cultural practices or the veil. I was literally referring to violence extremism. I'll agree with you strongly on the fact that most of the modern thinking you're referring to will be at odds with very traditional religions anywhere. But, all in all, I really do think the two can coexist actually and I think the United States is a great example of that. That's why I love it so much ;)