[Michelle75]

I think we should be respectful when going to a majority muslim country, if that means dressing with modesty and COVERING your hair, than so be it. If it will save me from being felt up, stared at, called mean names, talked about, pointed at, laughed at, kidnapped or whatever else you feel like inserting here.
I can't imagine feeling comfortable walking around in Egypt with a tank top on and skirt. That look is not common and it screams tourists, which in turn COULD draw more negativity your way.
There is nothing wrong with standing up for what you believe in but there comes a point in time when SOMETIMES, just sometimes we have to compromise and swallow that fat pride we tend to carry around. It's really not so hard or bad.
Whenever I travel I study up on that country and make an effort to fit in with the native people of that country and have a great time whether covered or not. It's all about using good judgement at the right time.