August 31, 2011
Muslims Start Melee At NY Amusement Park
Playland's Park rules are clearly posted: "All items and clothing must be appropriately secured while on a ride; some smaller items can be stored/secured in cargo pockets or waist pouches. Hats must be secured, and jackets/sweaters must be worn properly and not around the waist while on a ride. Some rides do not allow backpacks, purses or head gear of any kind."
But for some, rules apply to thee, but not for me.
A melee broke out Tuesday afternoon at Playland Amusement Park when Muslim visitors became angry that the park was enforcing its ban on headgear by prohibiting the women from wearing their traditional head coverings on some rides.
A melee just spontaneously broke out after several Muslim visitors became "angry"? Funny how that always seems to happen...
Sounds to me these Muslims want Playland to conform to their customs and traditions. I'm guessing this is a part of the 20% who want to "be distinct from the larger American society."
Update: Gateway Pundit has the video:
It seems the biggest complaint is the disproportionate response by police. (Now, where have I heard that complaint before?)
You know what I'd like to see? I'd like to see midgets rioting in an amusement park because they don't meet that minimum height requirement for rides. That alone would be worth admission.
