Politurca

*Pictured to the left is the turban (hijab) worn mostly by religious Turkish women.

Think of a country which boasts of democracy and claims to equal rights to all of its citizens. Then think of a number of young women who have fulfilled all requirements to attend higher education programs for which they highly qualify but are not allowed to attend because they cover their heads for their religious beliefs.

Think a little more about these young women: Who are they? Where are they from? A little background check gives you all the answers and more. They are the backbone of this country; they are the children of people who work more for this country than those who deny them entry into colleges they deserve to attend; they have brothers and fathers who have served in the army and even been killed in battles against the PKK terrorist group; they grew up in poverty in the far reaches of rural of Anatolia deprived of the resources; their families toil in the heat of the summer and cold of winter to pay their taxes.

The secular elite that is guarding the gates to schools are doing what they believe will save their future.