Short Circuit 255 | Basic Training
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Accommodations for Sikhs in the Marines
This chapter discusses a court case involving accommodations for Sikhs in the Marines during basic training. The court found that there was no good reason why Sikhs couldn't have accommodations for their religious beliefs during the 13-week training period, especially since the Marines already allowed accommodations for other reasons. The chapter also highlights that women in basic training are allowed to have long hair, so the argument of unit cohesion doesn't hold up.
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