Curbs in name of Islam

I thank Con for the opportunity to debate this poignant and controversial topic. Since there is only one round of arguments (assuming the last round is for rebuttals, not new arguments), I will argue for my position and address Con’s arguments in this round.“Today,meaning less curbs are put on muslim women's in name of Islam.”Acts in the name of Islam are DEFINITELY NOT meaningless and “curbs” are an absolute necessity under Islam. Curbs in the name of Islam should and do exist as they are advocated in the Quran. To relate Quran scripture to this topic, in some translations, men have the obligation to order women what to do. In other translation, a husband has an obligation to tell his wives what to do.Under U.S constitutional law (1st Amendment), people have a right to express their religious views: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”. So, as a person of Islamic faith, one can say what he or she thinks is correct practise under Islamic faith.The following are translations from the Quran condoning/enforcing the submission of women to men.Dawood, p. 83 [1]"Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. Good women are obedient. They guard their unseen parts because God has guarded them. As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and forsake them in beds apart, and beat them." Quran 4:34Sahih International [2]“Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand.” Quran 4:34Muhsin Khan [2]"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient (to Allah and to their husbands), and guard in the husband's absence what Allah orders them to guard (e.g. their chastity, their husband's property, etc.). As to those women on whose part you see ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (next), refuse to share their beds, (and last) beat them (lightly, if it is useful), but if they return to obedience, seek not against them means (of annoyance). Surely, Allah is Ever Most High, Most Great." Quran 4:34With all this in mind, the following sentences are condoned in all instances, even enforced according to some translations: “They [women] are not allowed to sing,dance & even not allowed to pursue higher education.The most recently incident occured in the valley(kashmir ,india) where pragash band run by teenagers girls was ordered to close their band bcoz islam dsn't give permission to girls to sing.”Under Islamic faith, it is conceivable that women would not be allowed to perform as they did. The only incidents that are not permissible are the deaths and rape threats received. Nevertheless, the resolution is about “curbs” under Islam, and they are certainly permissible given that Islam is about submission to either Allah or men/husbands. [1] http://freethoughtnation.com...[2] http://quran.com...;