In the madrassa, questions were not welcome; they were cons… - Ayaan Hirsi Ali

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In the madrassa, questions were not welcome; they were considered impertinent.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali (born Ayaan Hirsi Magan on November 13, 1969) is a Somali-born American liberal politician and feminist. She was an MP for the Dutch liberal People's Party for Democracy between 2003 and 2006. She currently works for a conservative think tank, the American Enterprise Institute.

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In the madrassa, questions were not welcome; they were considered impertinent. - Ayaan Hirsi Ali

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