CTL, that just shows the silliness of these laws. Of course, NYS takes the cake banning discrimination on the basis of facial hair or ethnic hair style. However, just as government may accommodate religion (e.g. by allowing time off due to religious observance) sp too should this option be allowed. Having written that, Rav Moshe ruled(IM EH 2:14) that there is no prohibition even on the NYC sardine cans (the subway) as any touching is non-affectionate.
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