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There is a debate heating up around the country, maybe the world, about Harvard University's decision to allow a 6 hour window of "Women's Only" access to their QRAC gym on campus. This all came about when 6 Muslim women complained that they were unable to work-out due to men being in the gym. So, to accommodate these 6 Muslim women, and any other women who wants to work out without the eyes of men upon them, they created "Women Only" hours. What's the big deal? Many people are truly livid at Harvard's choice to accommodate these 6 Muslim women, saying that Politically Correct policies like this that are popping up everywhere have gone to far, that the accommodation of Muslims around this country is above and beyond normal religious equalities. Others say that it has nothing to do with religion - that some women in general like to work-out without men present, and it's not like it's just for Muslims only, any women can work-out during these new hours.

What do you think? Is this a religious issues? Has Harvard gone too far?

Here are some articles related to this situation if you are not familiar with this topic:

When tolerance infringes on rights of others

Not Everyone on Campus Agrees with Harvard's Trial Women-Only Gym Hours to Accommodate Muslims

Debate over Women-Only Gym Hours at Harvard

Ok, well, what do I think? What's the big deal?? It's not a Muslim exclusive banning, where only Muslim women or only Muslim's in general are allowed. These times are slotted for women in general. Now, I am sure, if it was 6 randomly religious women requesting some private gym time probably A> they would get ignored, with Harvard not caring to make changes for only 6 people, or B> the change would have been made and no one in the world would give a flying hoot about it. We are Muslim obsessed in this country. Harvard, most likely, accommodate these women due to the fact that they were Muslim - ok, they are in C.Y.A. mode. And who can blame them? But, on the other hand, is it really that big a deal to cause such a media uproar about it? Come on, people, there are actually real issues out there.