Policing the beard
The beard is no longer only a religious symbol but is now a sign of political affiliation. This is why police officers shouldn’t be allowed to grow it.
Osama Diab
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Osama Diab is an Egyptian journalist, blogger and social commentator. His research interest is studying online, or virtual, communities and the impact of the internet on Egyptian nationalism. He writes about the religious, social, political and human right issues of Egypt and the Middle East.
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