FW: Please sign this online petition
manmee...@wipro.com
I want to request you to sign an online petition at:
http://www.sikhcoalition.org/petition_florida.asp
The petition is aimed at Florida Governor, Mr Jeb Bush. I, along with
thousands of likeminded individuals, have been requesting the governor
to prevent the forcible cutting of the hair of a Sikh prisnor in Florida
and the removal of his turban, the most grave violations of Sikh faith
and practice.
As you may be aware, maintaining unshorn hair (including facial hair)
and wearing a turban are central tenets of the Sikh faith. Sikhs wear an
external uniform to unify and bind them to the beliefs of the religion
and to remind them of their commitment to Sikh teachings at all times.
Unlike some faiths where only the clergy are in uniform, all Sikhs are
required to wear external articles of faith, such as uncut hair (kesh)
and a turban (dastaar) to cover their hair. These articles of faith have
deep spiritual significance.
I am distressed to learn that Florida state prison regulations, unlike
the regulations of other states, requires prisoners to cut their hair
and allows prison officials to forcibly cut their hair if they refuse to
do so. I hope you can support and sign the petition at
http://www.sikhcoalition.org/petition_florida.asp
Thank you for your help and support.
jagsinrags
Congrats to everyone...
This petition has been won by the Sikhs by their worldwide unity &
contributions.