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Freedom...
That is what has been missing in Afghanistan. The fact that women now have the courage to take off their veils (burquas) and men are shaving their beards says a great deal about the changes that are taking place.
Women should be free to wear the veil...or not. Men should be free to grow their beards...or not.
I think the fact that they are not cowering in fear anymore can only be a positive thing.
They are taking the risk...
Daring to play music. Daring to dance. Daring to show their faces (women by lifting the veil, men by shaving their faces). I hope that, as in former communist countries, once they have taken these initial baby steps, they will be emboldened never to allow themselves to be "imprisoned" like this again.
With every step comes risk. I just pray they will continue to have courage in spite of the risks.
Just my two cents.
Jen
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