The disappearing Sikh turban: Sacred symbol, shorthand for terror

August 10, 2012 11:38

"When you see a turban and beard, what is the first thing you think of?' is a question Sikh Coalition's Amardeep Singh often asks his American audience. The typical answer is: A terrorist. "We've had 11 years where the turban is equated with terrorism,' he tellsThe Guardian, "Is our community an intentional victim? ' No, we're collateral damage.'

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