Petiton To Nypd To Overturn Beard And Turban Ban

[singher23]

WJKK, WJKF

We are all aware of the terrible tradgedy that happened last week in the Oak Creek, Wisconsin Gurdwara. However, as terrible as that was, I know that I am not alone when I say that I know some good can come out of it. Yesterday, we saw our first potential positive.

The NYPD has long had a turban ban on its members, discouraging many Sikhs from joining the police force. Yesterday though, Sikh advocacy groups met with the Chief Financial Officer of NYC, Comptroller John C. Liu. He wrote a letter to the Mayor of NYC, Mr. Bloomberg, urging him to overturn the current ban. You can read the whole letter here

http://unitedsikhs.o...tterToMayor.pdf

In light of this, I have created a petition to gather support for this letter.

https://www.change.o...eard-and-turban

On this board we have talked a lot about making a difference. Now is the time, where we can step up and make that happen. Because in the end, we make the difference. Not some guy they bring onto CNN or BBC.

Also, it would really really help, if after signing the petition, you would send an email to the following Sikh advocacy groups, asking them to support the petition and send it out to their email list. Because even if they just get 100 emails saying the same thing, I am sure it would really encourage them to support it.

Sikh Coalition - http://sikhcoalition...t-us/contact-us

SALDEF - http://org2.democrac...Up.jsp?key=2045

United Sikhs - unitedsikhs-usa@unitedsikhs.org

I have even prepared a sample, all you have to do is copy and paste this into the subject field.

Hello,

In light of Comptroller Liu's recent letter to Mayor Bloomberg urging him to overturn the current beard and turban ban in the NYPD, I urge you to look at this petition supporting the letter, and send it out to your mailing list. It would greatly help in the cause.

https://www.change.o...eard-and-turban

Sincerely,

(Your Name)

The NYPD is one of the largest police forces in America, and here we have the oppurturnity to change the face of Sikhs all across North America. Please Brothers and Sisters, step up, and make a difference. It only takes 5 minutes, and it is the least we can do to honor the memory of those killed in Wisconsin

[singher23]

73 views and only one more signature...seriously guys? It takes not even 5 minutes to do this, it's not like you don't have the time

[singher23]

Only 8 signatures and so many views. I'm honestly sad guys. I really don't understand what reason those who view this thread have for not signing this...

[singher23]

Bump, please sign

[TheFancyBanana]

come on guys. >.>

[singher23]

Thank you mods for pinning

[singher23]

Hey guys we had quite a few signatures yesterday. Just remember that it is just as important to email the advocacy groups to press the issue as it is to sign, if not more, so of you have not done that, please do so.

If your Gurdwara has an email list I would appreciate if you could send out the message. Just say something along the lines of, "somebody sent me this, please sign and pass it along" then copy and paste my original post. Thanks

[singher23]

I guess everyone who has wanted to sign and email has done so, so this will be my final bump

[panther]

Keep bumping till we get to the 100 mark bro so that NYC can have its own Baltej Dhillon's in the future

[S4NGH]

I guess everyone who has wanted to sign and email has done so, so this will be my final bump

Veerji just seen this post. I have sent the petition to my contacts hoping they will send it on to their mailing lists. I am actively involved with UNITED SIKHS so have contacted them too. Hope to get the ball rolling asap.

Thank You