Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Phony Threat

By Miami Herald Editorial | Feb 27, 2012 | [Original Article]

"OUR OPINION: Legislature caving in to anti-Muslim activists"

...It’s embarrassing to see the Florida Legislature fan the flames of anti-Muslim hysteria by considering a proposal to ban Sharia law in Florida...

...This is a non-existent threat, a manufactured controversy designed solely to push a right-wing political agenda. There is no evidence that Sharia law, an Islamic concept, is about to “infect” the U.S. or state court system...

...Besides, there is a stronger, centuries-old protection in the U.S. Constitution. It’s called the First Amendment, which bans “an establishment of religion” by the government. The Florida Constitution is likewise clear on this... [Read More]

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