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Dem gov rejects bill banning Sharia in courts

 
djdrastic 2017-04-09 06:20:05 

And so it begins.Islumification of the USA in full swing.

Gov. Steve Bullock vetoed a bill that would have banned Sharia and other foreign laws from being used in Montana courts, saying Thursday that the measure would "upend our legal system and debase what we stand for as Montanans and Americans."

Montana was one of the 13 states considering legislation seeking to prevent the use of foreign law in state courts. While the bill's focus was not on Sharia law, some supporters specifically spoke out against the religious law used in some parts of the Islamic world.

Some Republicans sided with Democrats in opposing the measure but could not block it from going to the governor.

"There is absolutely no need for this bill," Bullock wrote in his veto message, adding that the proposal could add to the "nationwide surge in hate crimes."

The bill was one of five on which the governor took action Thursday, and the only to get a veto. Including that measure, the governor has vetoed five bills outright — with an additional 50 waiting on his desk for action.

Bullock said he was disturbed that the ban, if he had signed it, could have been seen as an "endorsement for anti-Muslim sentiments and activity."

"I don't see how affirming our Constitution does that. I disagree with him," said Sen. Keith Regier, a Kalispell Republican.

He and other backers argued that the measure aimed merely to declare support for U.S. and Montana law, which some Republican lawmakers say is under assault. They rejected contentions that the bill was anti-Islamic or xenophobic.

The governor saw it differently.

"It cannot be seriously denied that the bill is drawn from 'Sharia law bans' that have been tried in other states," Bullock wrote. "The intent of these bills is to target a particular religion and group of people for disfavored treatment."

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black 2017-04-09 07:55:14 

In reply to djdrastic

While the bill's focus was not on Sharia law, some supporters specifically spoke out against the religious law used in some parts of the Islamic world
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There it is right there, people are using Sharia Law as a scapegoat to push their agendas. The law is really not needed, tough Sharia practices would go against the law anyway.

People are attempting to create new laws for political reasons and gin up hatred for Muslims.

 
steveo 2017-04-09 09:50:47 

Politician shenanigans to show who hates muslims the most.

 
Chrissy 2017-04-09 09:56:32 

Listen allyuh the only part of Sharia Law the West wants banned is the law against usury so men can really loot Muslim countries.

 
Emir 2017-04-09 10:18:36 

In reply to black

Well finally you said something good and you did not fall for that trap.

Everyone knows US law supersedes any "foreign law" when there is a conflict.

Historically in the US, Christian Laws and Jewish laws were given consideration for certain guidance such as funerals, weddings, births, divorce etc- in fact, the courts still do.

What is new, is that other other religions such as Islam, Hinduism, Bhuddism, have religions laws pertaining to food, marriage, funerals etc and the courts recognized these laws.

There has never been an issue in the US with our court system recognizing religious laws because it is very clear that in a conflict, US law prevails.

The haters who peddle bans against "Sharia Law" (there is no such thing called sharia law) really wants to stop Muslims and others from practicing their faith.

As an example, a Muslim person who follows Muslim Funeral rites to bury a loved one, is practicing a sharia tradition, under the "ban sharia" rulings, this person will be breaking the law and called a criminal and liable to be jailed.

The same for a Muslim person following dietry laws- so the Halal Meats under "ban sharia laws" will be illegal.

 
SnoopDog 2017-04-09 11:31:48 

In reply to djdrastic

Another nail in the coffin for western secularism.