I'm not sure if this is political.or religious or both?

[LifeHiscost]

Quote:

KANSAS CITY, Kansas (Reuters)

- Republican Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill aimed at keeping state courts and agencies from using Islamic or other non-U.S. laws when making decisions, his office said on Friday, drawing criticism from a national Muslim group.

The law has been dubbed the "sharia bill" because critics say it targets the Islamic legal code. Sharia, or Islamic law, covers all aspects of Muslim life, including religious obligations and financial dealings. Opponents of state bans say they could nullify wills or legal contracts between Muslims.

Supporters said the law will reassure foreigners in Kansas that state laws and the U.S. Constitution would protect them. Opponents said it singled out Muslims for ridicule and was unnecessary because American laws prevail on U.S. soil.

Sherriene Jones-Sontag, a spokeswoman for the governor, said in an e-mail that the bill "makes it clear that Kansas courts will rely exclusively on the laws of our state and our nation when deciding cases and will not consider the laws of foreign jurisdictions."

Legislators supporting the bill said there were many cases around the country where judges or state agencies cited sharia law in deciding cases, especially involving divorce-related custody and property matters where Islamic code differs from U.S. law.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Washington denounced the Kansas law and said it is considering legal action.

And what difference does it make, if any?

Any opinions?

[lazarus]

An example of conservative xenophobia quite simply. Jewish law is used in some instances in the USA.

[Woody]

Whether it's political or religious or both - it's not suppose to be in townhall.

Quote:

Stan: "Please keep religious/political topics out side of townhall."

[LifeHiscost]

Sounds to me like you're getting a little religious/political hostility there, Woody. Is that allowed?

God blesses!

sounds to me as if your getting a littlereligious hostility there

[Woody]

rules are rules. Unless certain peeps have special privileges over other peeps. Hey don't lash your anger towards me. I don't write the rules. Take it up with Stan.

[LifeHiscost]

OK, Stan. I'm more than happy for you to transfer this topic, to keep the natives happy.

God blesses!