New depths

Sinking to new depths of absurdity seems to be a hallmark of 2008. Here's a great example: a London hair stylist specializing in "funky, urban" styles and expecting her staff to sport same as a form of advertising, declines to hire a young woman who wears a headscarf. The judge sides with the latter, awarding her damages for her hurt feelings. No, I'm not making this up. (Thanks to Islamist Watch.)