A rare spectacle. . . . . . .

[Jon Skagfeld]

Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
The Martin gummint is seriously considering allowing Muslim communities over here to substitute Canadian law for Sharia, to be administered by themselves. Sharia includes all that Richard touched upon, plus more. It is the law of the fanatics who currently hold the world hostage. And it seems we might be endorsing it.

Are these people insane?

If they do this, I want out.

Sharia law is totally offensive to any Westerner...especially women, who are treated as definite second class people suitable only for breeding purposes. Can't vote, can't drive a car, must be covered head to toe, must obey males without question, can't watch TV, listen to radio, watch videos...and on and on.

Wahabbism (the strictest fundamental manifestation of Sharia law) is on the rise in such Muslim countries as Saudi Arabia and is going to prove to be a great battle between progressives and fundamentalists. The Taliban was such a movement where the Q'ran was strictly followed as a path to purity. This meant that any reference in the Q'ran (and Sharia law) that could not be explained (i.e. electric lights) was rejected.

We all know the current Liberal party's pandering to the immigrant vote, but granting Sharia law to resident Muslims simply violates our parliamentary (or more properly, our constitutional) democracy.

If, heaven forbid, this madness is promulgated, you can be damn sure that the Sikhs, Hindus, Outer Mongolians, etc will be champing at the bit for their share of their destiny.

For example, a few years ago, in Toronto, a group of Sikhs started a class action against others living in the same neighbourhood who, when others were BBQing steaks, made the claim that the process resulted in the charring the meat of the sacred cow. Thankfully, common sense prevailed and the action was cancelled. Can you imagine how your lifestyle would change if there was the weight of law behind the suit?

This is a somewhat longish rant, but isn't the preservation of those who fought for this country's values what MLU is all about?

Canadians...demand of your constituent MP just what the hell is going on!