A Burqa in Mountain View?

I went to see Rosemary speak about women in Afghanistan and after the presentation I was asked to model the burqa that Rosemary brought along as a prop. I agreed.

It was uncomfortable to peek out the little netted window, the head band was tight around the top of my head, and I simply can't imagine having to wear it on a daily basis. I felt like I was hiding behind a curtain. It is unfathomable to imagine being told that I would have to wear that garment everyday.

Heidi Chun