British Sailor using islamic scarf, why?

[ReinaLuna]

I was wondering why does that girl who has been kidnapped in Iran needs to use the scarf to cover her head if she is not a muslim?
I found this a complete lack of respect for other people's choice of religion, as here in England we are NOT a muslim country and still, we don't make them take their scarves off, so why when somebody goes to Iran they have to wear the scarf if it is not part of their beliefs?
I would never visit a country where I am obligated to follow these kind of rules.

[Whickerman]

Manky monkey... i just did a little sick in my mouth laughing out loud at that.

[Bellringer]

MankyMonkey
It must have been an officer.
Only two things frighten a Royal Marine. A Sailor with a rifle and an Officer with a map.
But my best wishes to them all.

[ReinaLuna]

Thanks a lot you all but all the answers, it made me feel better to see some people understand my point of view, or even agree with it - I thought I was going to receive lots of "stones" by what I said, what a relief!

In the end my question turned to be a very interesting discussion that I noticed it is being followed in another post. I am sorry I couldn't participate a lot, this week was busy and tiring for me because a friend is in the hospital, she is ill, in need of a liver transplant and I've been visiting her to keep some company almost every day. I am not used to be in hospitals that much so when I arrive home I feel so exhausted both physically and mentally, that only today, Friday, I am entering here again to check the answers.

Happy Easter, Happy Pesach and happy holidays to you all!