when i go through customs, i'm sometimes asked to empty my bag or my pockets.

being fully rational about the situation means recognizing that it is, indeed, possible that there might be an object inside the turban: a weapon, some drugs. i guess the easiest thing to do is put the guy through a metal detector. but, if there is not one available, i actually think it's fair game that he be asked to remove the turban - and that he's being unreasonable in complaining about it.

i don't know what the government intends to accomplish by filing a frivolous complaint of this nature. and, frankly, it's a little embarrassing.

what i would tell sikhs is that the country's security is more important than whatever superstitions that they insist on holding to, and i'm not remotely upset if they find that insulting or demeaning.

sorry.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/05/10/after-a-liberal-minister-was-told-to-remove-his-turban-at-a-us-airport-the-canadian-government-sent-a-letter-of-protest.html