Thus far in the discussion, I think none has been able to influence the way other thinks as I see everyone just defends his/her stand. Hence it should be understood that peopple, atleast the learned lot, are confident enough of what they practice and prepared to face the Almighty on the day of judgement. In my opinion there are no fundamental,extremeist or modern muslims. There are only two types of muslims; those who understand this life better and those who understand the life hereafter better. The latter being stubborn to restrict God's wisdom to Quran and sunnah cann't look at the things beyond just what's in the book while the former lot believes that God's wisdom is infinite which makes it impossible for humans to predict His specific actions(judgement).
The discussion, nevertheless, has contributed to those who want to know the real meaning of Hijab, i believe.
God bless all.