Thanks for the article link, Lee. I decided to buy Geert Wilders' book in print form since what can be delivered electronically to my Kindle can also be removed electronically from my Kindle. I seem to recall an Amazon/Kindle snafu over Orwell's _1984_ being accidentally removed:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/18/technology/companies/18amazon.html

Gina, if you *did* call Mark Steyn I hope it didn't go straight to voice mail; that might indicate something terribly unpleasant about his fate:
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/299725/spirit-geert-wilders-mark-steyn

I'm not certain of the history of the hijab, Jason - I can only tell you that it is a requirement these days for all women in many Muslim-dominated countries.

And is that the normal practice Lee? They were not universally worn even among Muslim women traditionally. It seems rather like they are a propaganda totem.

Sure, Jason, including one of my Co-workers. Can't do business in Saudi Arabia without one.

And have real Muslims in Moslem ruled countries ever demanded that non-moslems wear these?

Where are all the NOW liberators burning their bras in protest of "forcing" this lawyer to set back women's liberty?

I, for one, do find it ridiculous that she's wearing a hijab in court in deference to her clients. How many other clients has she consulted before dressing for a court appearance?

I don't find it ridiculous for her to wear the hijab; that's part of serving her client. But to suggest that others have to bow to their scruples, which may be strict on women's clothing but apparently don't extend to protecting the lives of women, children, or other humans (Muslim and otherwise), is pretty brazen.

And I agree with Dennis that it's pretty amusing that they're letting a woman speak for them.

While I also await Steyn's response, which will no doubt sparkle with wit, I'd really like to see Andrew McCarthy's reaction. McCarthy was lead prosecutor for similar cases, and would no doubt have a strong-but-informed opinion about seeing opposing counsel pull a stunt like that:
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/299114/compulsory-blindness-andrew-c-mccarthy

What is even more ironic is that these terror suspects are letting a woman be their defense attorney.