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davidpdx

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10. Yes, totally wacked

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Fri Mar 2, 2012, 09:12 AM

Mar 2012

I had someone say something on my Facebook page about banning Shariah Law. I promptly replied that it was not necessary since our laws are based on common law and our constitution. The entire thing is scare tactics.

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Florida mulls outlawing Shariah, other foreign law [View all] steve2470 Mar 2012 OP

Someone's got to demand an example of how foreign law has actually been used in our courtrooms. Vinca Mar 2012 #1

agreed steve2470 Mar 2012 #2

What state was Moses born in? jpgray Mar 2012 #3

The one which had the water smote I guess. dipsydoodle Mar 2012 #12

Evidently what the Vatican wants is not "foreign" law. hobbit709 Mar 2012 #4

So when The Vatican grants an annulment to a Florida resident, no_hypocrisy Mar 2012 #5

I for one welcome our new Sharia overlords.. Fumesucker Mar 2012 #6

That would also include Biblical Law. CJCRANE Mar 2012 #7

excellent point ! nt steve2470 Mar 2012 #8

I find it (almost) amusing CJCRANE Mar 2012 #11

Is Shariah currently being used in domestic courtrooms? Snake Alchemist Mar 2012 #9

Well not now but Sharia might become the law of the land when those MOOZLUMS take over .. Botany Mar 2012 #15

Yes, totally wacked davidpdx Mar 2012 #10

No more English common law! klook Mar 2012 #13

The stupid is strong w/ these anti Sharia idiots. Botany Mar 2012 #14

They should outlaw the code of the Mak'tar while they're at it. Monk06 Mar 2012 #16

US law is based upon "foreign" law. Always has been. baldguy Mar 2012 #17