A blanket statement or maybe a poor generalization on my part. I�m not really comparing the kid to a terrorist.

Sorry, if I don�t get my point across here I�m just not the most eloquent of writers.

I would make the same argument if the kid was from Japan and his Shinto religion required a changing of our rules. I don�t want our rules changed as to fit the needs of another culture or religion. This is an extracurricular activity which classifies it as a privilege to compete in and if you don�t abide the rules you don�t participate. If an activity rule interferes with my belief system I walk away. That simple. A great movie ot watch is Chariots of Fire. There is a great example of what I�m talking about in that movie.

I�m going to out on a limb here to make some assumptions, which usually leave me pulling my foot out of my mouth. To address what Kale Mann said about the hair net and facial hair.

(Assumption 1) I believe with the introduction of more female wrestlers into the sport hair lengths were changed and the hair net introduced.

(Assumption 2) As for the facial hair I would first guess that it was a matter of appropriate appearance. Which I must agree with.

(Assumption 3) Facial hair whether stubble or neatly trimmed can have abrasive qualities. I say qualities because I use this tactic on my kids in the practice room whenever the opportunity arises.

Kale I leave the research of these assumptions in your hands. Let me know.