Muslim head coverings banned at Boston pharmacy college

By at 9:47 am Wednesday, Jan 6

Clothing that obscures the face, namely face veils and burqas, are now banned on the campus of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services. The ban comes after a Muslim alumnus (also the son of a professor) was charged with planning terrorist acts. In the lamest cover-your-ass quote ever, a college spokesperson said the ban ''is not directed to any group or individual. It applies to all students and faculty."

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