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23. mine, too

Sat Aug 4, 2012, 01:26 PM

Aug 2012

It's such a powerful statement. Good on Mojica for being so thoughtful.

Just read the article below. So good it's hard to pick out a piece of it.

Bear in mind when reading that Wodjan is only 16.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/08/03/159834/saudi-womans-historic-olympic.html

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Judo federation will allow headscarf for Saudi judoka [View all] obamanut2012 Jul 2012 OP

It is 100% her father's fault -- she has no choice obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #2

personal choice Scout Jul 2012 #3

Personal choice is not a choice in a country LadyHawkAZ Aug 2012 #11

yup La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2012 #17

The petty crap that women are subjected to in life never ceases to amaze me. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #4

Yup obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #5

completely agree La Lioness Priyanka Aug 2012 #18

Because she is the first Saudi woman allowed to compete obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #8

Did she have to qualify at any level ahead of time? ProgressiveProfessor Jul 2012 #9

Generally, yes obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #10

I just can't imagine how she's going to keep that thing in place justiceischeap Aug 2012 #12

A good friend of mine does BJJ and Judo obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #13

If it's for safety reasons how can they justify a religious/cultural exemption? 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #14

I think "baby steps" is why they did it obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #15

UPDATE: With results spoiler obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #16

I imagine that as long as they discourage female athletes 4th law of robotics Aug 2012 #19

"Saudi girl an unlikely hero" suffragette Aug 2012 #21

This quote literally brought tears to my eyes obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #22

mine, too suffragette Aug 2012 #23

I know obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #24

Yes, and I hope she inspires other girls to join her suffragette Aug 2012 #25

Her story really touched me for some reason obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #26