About taking the veil..I will if necessary and I think I mentioned on another post that I have a scarf with my jacket that I will wear in areas where Muslim women are being harassed. I didn't think it would be this close to home, but the Astoria radio station reported Muslim women being afraid to leave their homes for fear of being killed. So I wore it in Astoria and women are wearing it in Seattle...it started in Seattle in a medical clinic. I think it is a great idea. Pick a day and we'll see who signs up to do it. Sunday is best. mg