‘It’s Perfectly Constitutional’: Kansas Governor Signs Bill Blocking Islamic Law in Courts and Government Agencies
- Posted on May 25, 2012 at 9:59pm by
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(The Blaze/AP) — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed a law aimed at keeping the state’s courts or government agencies from basing decisions on Islamic or other foreign legal codes, and a national Muslim group’s spokesman said Friday that a court challenge is likely.
The new law, taking effect July 1, doesn’t specifically mention Shariah law, which broadly refers to codes within the Islamic legal system. Instead, it says courts, administrative agencies or state tribunals can’t base rulings on any foreign law or legal system that would not grant the parties the same rights guaranteed by state and U.S. constitutions.
“This bill should provide protection for Kansas citizens from the application of foreign laws,” said Stephen Gele, spokesman for the American Public Policy Alliance, a Michigan group promoting model legislation similar to the new Kansas law. “The bill does not read, in any way, to be discriminatory against any religion.”
But supporters have worried specifically about Shariah law being applied in Kansas court cases, and the alliance says on its website that it wants to protect Americans’ freedoms from “infiltration” by foreign laws and legal doctrines, “especially Islamic Shariah Law.”
Brownback’s office notified the state Senate of his decision Friday, but he actually signed the measure Monday. The governor’s spokeswoman, Sherriene Jones-Sontag, said in a statement 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.”
Muslim groups had urged Brownback to veto the measure, arguing that it promotes discrimination. Ibrahim Hooper, a spokesman for the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations, said a court challenge is likely because supporters of the measure frequently expressed concern about Shariah law.
CAIR representative Ibrahim Hooper sits at the left (Photo: AP)
Hooper said of Brownback, “If he claims it has nothing to do with Shariah or Islamic law or Muslims, then he wasn’t paying attention.”
Both the Washington-based council and the National Conference of State Legislatures say such proposals have been considered in 20 states, including Kansas. Gele said laws similar to Kansas’ new statute have been enacted in Arizona, Louisiana and Tennessee.
Oklahoma voters approved a ballot initiative in 2010 that specifically mentioned Shariah law, but both a federal judge and a federal appeals court blocked it.
There are no known cases in which a Kansas judge has based a ruling on Islamic law. However, supporters of the bill have cited a pending case in Sedgwick County in which a man seeking to divorce his wife has asked for property to be divided under a marriage contract in line with Shariah law.
Supporters argue the measure simply ensures that legal decisions will protect long-cherished liberties, such as freedom of speech and religion and the right to equal treatment under the law. Gele said the measure would come into play if someone wanted to enforce a libel judgment against an American from a foreign nation without the same free speech protections.
“It is perfectly constitutional,” he said.
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The House approved the bill unanimously and the Senate, with broad, bipartisan support. Even some legislators who were skeptical of it believed it was broad and bland enough that it didn’t represent a specific political attack on Muslims.
“This disturbing recent trend of activist judges relying upon the laws of other nations has been rejected by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in both the Kansas House and Senate,” Jones-Sontag said.
The measure’s chief sponsor, Rep. Peggy Mast, an Emporia Republican, also has said all Kansans, including Muslims, should be comfortable with the new law, but she did not immediately respond Friday to telephone and email messages seeking comment.
Rep. Scott Schwab, an Olathe Republican, acknowledged that the measure merely “made some people happy” and that a vote against it could be cast politically as a vote in favor of Shariah law.
“Am I really concerned that Shariah law is going to take over the Kansas courts? No,” he said. “I’m more concerned about getting jobs to Kansas.”
The Michigan-based alliance advocates model “American Law for American Courts” legislation. Its website says, “America has unique values of liberty which do not exist in foreign legal systems, particularly Shariah Law.”
During the Kansas Senate’s debate on the bill earlier this month, Sen. Susan Wagle, a Wichita Republican described a vote for the measure as a vote for women’s rights, adding, “They stone women to death in countries that have Shariah law.”
Hooper said supporters of such proposals have made it clear they are targeting Islamic law.
“Underlying all of this is demonizing Islam and marginalizing American Muslims,” he said.
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blackyb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:25pmWay to go Kansas! So now the rest who have not done so, need to follow suit. This is our country and our Laws and no one should consider instituting anything except the U.S. Constitutional Law as originally written with the Spirit and Intent for that it is written. This nation is Under God and if she is going to remain will have to stay her laws that are pleasing to God.
Report Post »docgreen
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:38pmHey BlackyB. All three of these Yahoo’s need to have a crosshair put just above their eyebrows!…. Anyone want to believe these same people will go after Kansas House and Senate? I bet holder and obama allready have their lawsuits ready!
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:45pmThat is like some dude telling a young girl, if you love me you will do this and that. They need some airline tickets back to the dunes and all those who give one nail clipping of support to this are treasonous.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:52pmIt may come to that to get them out. It is according to if they want to draw down or not. They have all but drawn down on the American people using people to tie up the courts with frivilous law suits and tying the courts up with stuff like this that everyone should know. We owe those people nothing, but they owe us to allow them to come here and be a part of this great land. If they didn’t think it was so freaking hot, then why did they bust their chops getting here. Stay your azzes home or shut up and deal with America as she is supposed to be. You are not changing Nothing. This is Our country.
Report Post »db321
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:41pmYea BlackYB – There is only so many time one can cry Wolf and get away with it. I‘m thinking that if these radical Muslim don’t stop shouting their Sharia diarrhea – they are going to get the same treatment one would get if they yell Ala Akbar on an Airliner.
Report Post »docgreen
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:48pmI have a feeling they’ll start bblowing themselves up before they start leaving! The only thing going to solve this is the Rapture of the Church. Amadinajad will say it was because of them or aliens! Has anyone been watching Russia latel? On some Prophecy websites they’re talking about Russia and a New Nuclear Showdown with the US! I have a feeling we’ll wake up one day and the US will be gone! Nuclear war! China and Russia taking out the US! Russia has no love for the US and Hates Israel. If Christians just disapeared they would just move here. If we were nuked its a whole different ballgame! Keep in mind how much food we dole out to the world. What would happen if we werent here to produce or grow food? Things are looking bleak for the US, I cant believe the people who scoffed at us for writing about this stuff like two years ago and last year! Now its coming to fruition and people are still like that could never happen. I kept all my emails I sent to Glenn and other prophecy blogs and I can’t believe how much stuff has come true! I wish people would read the Bible and discover the different levels of understanding there is. Like ELS, different levels of understanding. I think we would end up in the 3rd. Scary Stuff when you know whats coming next. And those who don’t; OOF. I feel sorry for them!
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 12:19amKUDOS…KANSAS and Gov. Sam Brownback….Let it be known
Report Post »this is The United States of AMERICA….these prople don’t like it
they can always go back to where they came from. there is light
at the end of the tunnel…Thank You !!!!
carpee
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 12:24amdocgreen, I wanna know more
Report Post »docgreen
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 12:55amCarpee what do ya want to know? About the coming Global alliance with Russia and the muslims moving down to conquer Israel? What do you think they’ll do this for? I believe its because Israel is going to nuke Iran. Most people don’t know this but Syria has tons of chemical and biological weapons. People say prior to the first gulf war russia moved planes into Iraq and moved saddams weapons of mass destruction to guess where? Syria, “the Bekka Valley”! We have military in there guarding some of the Bios and chemicals. But I don’t think our Gov. knows about the Bekka Valley. This came about in two Books, called the Bible Code 1 and 2. We have never seen Damascus cease from being a city, yet the Bible predicts this coming judgement on Damascus. Some people say its been destroyed before, but they don’t realize the bible says, it will cease from being a city any longer! Not sure what ya want to know but ask away!
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:12amAlways remember… Islam is a Theocracy… Sharia is State Law… and the Koran is Muslim Law. So, their State Law can easily be prohibited under our Constitution!
Report Post »wdittgasn
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:27amYou said it! back t the dunes with them if they don’t like our laws……. But that is how Islam operates…… go to another country, do not assimilate, but try to force your will on the host country…… When host country does not comply then it is an assault on Islam and jihad must be declared….It’s like, how dare you hit me when I punched you first, now I must kill you for hitting me.
Report Post »moussiagilda
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 7:41amYou guys are hysterical. In both senses of the world. You know what pleases God? Me. Me,me,me,me,me.
“The pride of the peacock is the glory of God”– Blake.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 8:20amWell it‘s a good thing they don’t mention god in these courts, the Muslims and atheist would be throwing a fit.
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 9:38amGood 2 see some 1 standing up 2 this BS.
Report Post »REALLYSERIOUSLY
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 10:12am@DB321
Report Post »“Sharia diarrhea” Love it!! Good for Kansas!!! Shariea law scares me and I will never submit to it!!
Richalu
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 10:16amYou go Kansas. America has enough laws without adding those of foreign countries and/or ideologies.
Waiting now for Holder to unleash the dogs of ‘injustice’. It’ll certainly cement his illogical, un-American position if he does.
Report Post »SK223
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 10:20am“Way to go Kansas! So now the rest who have not done so, need to follow suit. This is our country and our Laws and no one should consider instituting anything except the U.S. Constitutional Law as originally written with the Spirit and Intent for that it is written. This nation is Under God and if she is going to remain will have to stay her laws that are pleasing to God.”
Report Post »mecanic
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 11:17amexactly rite… screw there muslim dogcrap ways. this is AMERICA they can go home or to hell. people need to wake up before it’s to late. GOD BLESS AMERICA and REAL AMERICANS.
Report Post »Patrick Henry II
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 11:23amYou’re welcome!
Report Post »texasbeta
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 11:52amHow ridiculous. Did you want to pass laws that dragons can’t have their laws in the American court system too? The hilarious aspect of this is that you people want a theocracy based upon your ignorant religion, and want to block Muslims (who btw aren’t even attempting this anywhere in America) from having their religious laws in our court system…..while the thinking people of the country, DON’T WANT EITHER of you psychopaths to have influence in OUR laws. You are both autocratic, ignorant, and promote hatred. Basically…you are the same.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:43pmWay to go Governor!!!
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:49pmAnyone care to guess how long it will take the DOJ to sue Kansas over this? I think it will be as quick as the new Trayvon Martin poster to go on sale on the WH website.
Report Post »4truth2all
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 10:13amIn complete agreement
You wanna be a muslim … our constitution protects YOU .
You want shariah law … our constitution protects US.
Though I do find it odd that we have to pass laws for this nation to say that the laws of this nation are the laws of this nation.
Report Post »Fubared
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 11:57amBeta
Report Post »Hahahahaha. You sound like you were glitterbombed by the LGBLT faction of CAIR. Hahahahaha. Beta, what a maroon.
silentwatcher
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 2:20pmKansas!! of all places, Kansas! Now you can BET that the muslim population is much, MUCH more in the other 50 states. And worse yet,,,the muslim population is large enough to interfere with our courts, constitution, and daily lives.
So go on America,,,keep being liberal, keep giving our country away. I PROMISE you, one day you will be on the short end of the stick and only then will you wise up. But then, it will be too late, now, won’t it?!
Report Post »TX_BOI
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 8:20pmHell’s Yeah! Good going Kansas. Hopefully most if not all states follow suit. Hopefully Texas is next!
Report Post »prado
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 9:34pmThis is great first step to allow good Americans of faith to practice plural marriage as intended in the Bible and free of the persecution that forced Romney’s grandfather to flee to Mexico.
Report Post »sURFNmADNESS
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 9:39pmWhat do you know, a conservative state with principal. Who is up next?
Lets prove that laws are written by people for the people and not by gods. Especially for a god who still believes in women are property. We outgrew slavery years ago. It is time the rest of the world grows up now. Good by 18th century, hello 21st.
Report Post »KeithE
Posted on May 28, 2012 at 10:55amWe’re one nation under the consent of the governed not God. Brownback should be consistent and demand legislation that our courts do not follow Biblical law either. After all, people have used the Bible to create mischief throughout history like the Inquisition, laws that would send interracial couples to prison and send their children to foster care, and a whole host of despicable acts.
Report Post »txjb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:25pmMuslims want to live here , they need to know we already have laws. It‘s not like they don’t know it’s just their plan is, to take over America .
Report Post »Belwraith
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 1:42amAnd if we went to their home country, we’d be expected to follow their laws…including Sharia Law, even though we’re not Muslims. Double standard again.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:16amMuslims are alike Progressives… thay want to Take Over… a Step at a Time… if Revolution & War do not work!
Report Post »Hiswill
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 11:20amIt might be a good idea to insist immigrants go thru a 6 week course on American laws, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. After the course is finished, they take an oath to uphold OUR laws. If they don’t like it, LEAVE.
Report Post »Way to go Kansas!
God Bless America!
AmazingGrace8
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:46pmJust a comment about what happened when 2 worlds collided. Years ago a local businessman was driving home from work and his home was several miles outside of the city. As he had done hundreds of time, rounded a curve (night-time) and was hit head-on with another vehicle. The businessman was killed instantly and never had a chance to swerve etc.. The other driver survived, no charges, and sent back home to his native country. He had been driving without a driver’s license and had been in this country about 3 days. His “homeland” country drove on the “left-side” of the road. NO CHARGES FILED AGAINST HIM. Free to go back home.
Report Post »And the beat goes on!
Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 11:11pm15 trial court cases, and 12 appellate court cases, where Shariah was found to be applicable.Circuit Judge Richard Nielsen in Tampa Florida decided in a lawsuit against a local mosque ruled that any decision should be made “under Ecclesiastical Islamic Law.”Judge Joseph Charles of New Jersey refused to grant a Muslim woman a restraining order against her husband, who had sexually abused her. The basis for the judge’s ruling was that the husband had no “intent” to rape her, but was simply following what he believed to be his right under Sharia law.
Report Post »cosmic dogma
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:25pmA rare moment, indeed, when common sense and good judgement prevail. Truth, justice, and the American way, forever! Thank you!
Report Post »nobull14
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:24pmIt makes me want to move to Kansas ?
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:47pmI have lived there. I am really proud of those people. It is a good people and a tough, but fair people I have met. I do have them in my hearts and wish them well. They will call it as it is.
Report Post »mamatango
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 10:51pm@ wdittgasn
What do we mean when we speak of Israel?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q5pU37Y5ySE
‘Lost tribe’ of Israel returning home
‘The words of Isaiah are coming to life before our eyes’
http://www.wnd.com/2012/05/lost-tribe-of-israel-returning-home/
AND GO GOV!!!! YOU’RE A GOOD MAN!
Report Post »godhatesacoward
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:22pmWhat about christian law?
Report Post »Dinkiecb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:52pmObama doesn’t approve of christian law, nor the laws of the United States or any of the states laws. He‘ll direct Holder to ’see to it’ and of course all the “liberials that love the rag heads” will be wanting to sue as well. Even jerks from out of state will want to punish Kansas for this.
Report Post »MoreSmallGovernment
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:57pmThere is no Christian law fool! America was founded by people with multiple religious backgrounds.
Report Post »Godfearingrepublican
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:28pmOur Christian values and beliefs are the only reason the country remains a super power. I know we have seen better times but there is no other place I would rather be. God has blessed us because of our faith in him.
Report Post »brother_ed
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:31pm@GODHATESACOWARD
Sharia law takes the Koran and makes religious law into civic law.
True, many of our laws are based in Christianity, but not all of Christianity is contained in our law.
BTW a better name might be COWARDSHATEAGOD.
Report Post »jtgun
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:56pmThe laws that we have in this country are all based on English Common Law . http://www.luminarium.org/encyclopedia/commonlaw.htm
Report Post »If you want to understand the Constitution you must first understand English Common Law .
wdittgasn
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:52amThis country was made Great only because of a promise that GOD made to Abraham! We are the fruitful bow of Joseph, check out where Jacob ( Israel) crossed his hands when blessing Joseph’s sons in the bible…..A great nation and a company of nations. America an Britain received this promise delivered about 1800 AD…. There were 12 sons of Jacob, the ones called Israel today are really just the tribe of Judah, we still know there identity today because they keep the correct sabbath….. The first time you come across the word Jew in the bible they are at war with Israel….. So when you see all of the prophecies in the Bible concerning Israel it is actually referring to the lost tribes, especially the English speaking ones, not the nation of Israel which is really just the tribe of Judah…… There are some pretty nasty things in store for us…The time of Jacob’s trouble, worst time ever was or shall ever be, NASTY….. Taken into slavery once more…That is what always happened to Israel when they disrespected their GOD.
Report Post »mamatango
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 11:05pm@ wdittgasn
What do we mean when we speak of Israel?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q5pU37Y5ySE
‘Lost tribe’ of Israel returning home
‘The words of Isaiah are coming to life before our eyes’
http://www.wnd.com/2012/05/lost-tribe-of-israel-returning-home/
AND GO GOV!!!! YOU’RE A GOOD MAN!
Report Post »2Smart2BaLib
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:22pmIf WI Governor Scott Walker wins his recall maybe we can get legislation like this nationwide
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:49pmIt galls me that we even need it. We have to go back over everything and tie up courts to say what has already been said. This is the United States of America. Love it or Leave it and don’t let the door hit you where the Good Lord split you.
Report Post »pma_guy
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:22pmI find it interesting that when I go to the “cair” website, my computer shows an attack. How appropriate for these islamic sharia pukes. This infidel will NEVER live under or obey your cursed ideology.
Report Post »Schoolbus
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:20pmDear Muslims,
Report Post »S.T.F.U.. I might have to move back to Kansas, Bonner Springs and Leavenworth are nice little towns.
Magyar
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:20pmThank you, Gov. Sam Brownback!!!
Sad that there are Americans who would actually consider basing decisions on anything but U.S. law….
Ten years ago, no such law was needed— now with our Marxist president and his love affair with Islamic terrorists–it’s a different story.
ANYONE but OBAMA in 2012!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:32pmGlad to hear he signed it as well; this multicultural garbage of Obama’s failed in Europe and everywhere else; his unending madness is ensuring the destruction and dismemberment of the US one portion at a time. No Obama in November.
Report Post »docgreen
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:32pmDid you look at the one guy for Cair on the far left? He’s like OH ShOOt! What the heck just happend? Yep thats right, you thought people were going to sit back and let this happen! Nope! Can you fell the heat, cair? Your judgement is coming and the day of Jesus reckoning is coming! You think its going to be hot in h_ll?
Report Post »jzs
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:04pmUh, I think there’s some confusion here. Judges make decisions based on US law or by precedents set by by other US courts interpreting US law. Making decisions on any other basis is grounds for impeachment and removal from office.
Dang right this new law is “Constitutional.” So would be a new law saying that Kansas will not be obligated to adhere to the agreement between the Federation and the Klingons. Judges are required to follow US law, not Federation or Klingon law, regardless of any future treaty they might make.
It would also be Constitutional to pass a law which states that the fourth through thirteenth dimensions of the universe are not recognized as part of Kansas and that only lifeforms that exist in three dimensions can apply for a driver’s license.
Kansas, are you vying with Arizona to be the stupidest state om the US of A?
Report Post »MIBUGNU2
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 12:30am@Magyar
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:20pm
Thank you, Gov. Sam Brownback!!!
Sad that there are Americans who would actually consider basing decisions on anything but U.S. law….
Ten years ago, no such law was needed— now with our Marxist president and his love affair with Islamic terrorists–it’s a different story.
ANYONE but OBAMA in 2012!
Report Post »Stories like this one are just one more reason we need to PURGE
THIS ADMINISTRATION……Liberals are ruining this COUNTRY !!
finky555
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 1:20amSo JZS, you are ok with this court decision? http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/02/27/man-in-zombie-muhammed-costume-alleges-attack-by-muslim-man ? Doesn’t look like constitutional law was followed. I’m not even american and I disagreed with the decision.
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 1:59amHey JZSaul,
“Yet to ”consider” foreign law while analyzing the provisions of the U.S. Constitution is to “use” foreign law. It defies logic to say that, in reaching a judicial decision, a judge may review and “consider” the opinions of foreign tribunals without ultimately “using” those opinions. In other words, even if Sotomayor suggests that she does not advocate “using” foreign law as binding or controlling authority, her own statements concede that she endorses its “use” as persuasive authority. This “use” is dangerous, because American law is unique–the constitutional protection of free speech, for example, is far more robust than in most other nations–and so relying on persuasive foreign authority could serve to undermine these key, and uniquely American, constitutional protections.”
http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2009/07/questions-for-judge-sotomayor-on-the-use-of-foreign-and-international-law
Report Post »Ask Uncle JZS
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:36amA one eyed heretic will never understand a Man or a Country that sees with both eyes.
Report Post »mike_trivisonno
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 8:38amJZS is a troll who should not be fed.
Report Post »countrygirl
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:19pmAnd perfectly necessary!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:33pmSad but true .. we should not have to do this .. but with rogue judges and idiots in government .. NECESSARY!
Report Post »F_This
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:17pmFreedom of religion is great except when it calls for the death of anyone the doesn’t support said religion. Our founding fathers never imagined that Muslims would infiltrate our country and change our fundamental law, the US Constitution. If people that come to this country can’t accept that we have our own rules, just like their country does, and they don’t want to follow those rules, then they need not come.
Report Post »The problem is that they know that our stupid government will let them slide on our laws and they will eventually take over. Bye the way, Press 1 for English.
82dAirborne
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:39pmActually they did see the danger from Muslims. One of our first military conflicts was against Muslims. Jefferson published the first American copy of the Koran with a stern warning in the preface. Does the phrase “from the shores of Tripoli……..” ring a bell???
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:40pm“…to the shores…”
Report Post »finky555
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 1:14amNo more press 1 for english, hang up and have someone call back that speaks english.
Report Post »stm62
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:17pmA refreshing strike against political correctness, radical Islam, and the far-left. I congratulate Kansas for waking up to the threat. I bet Europe wishes they had done something like this.
Report Post »madvlad
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:54pmYep, stick the fork in Europe, it’s done.
Report Post »docgreen
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 1:21amThe problem with Europe is they’re producing far less kids than the muslims. The older population is dying off and the younger generation isn’t getting married. They’re up SH_T Creek, without a paddle! These people are Satanic! I’m not for Genocide, but I’ll fight for my country and fellow people when push comes to shove! People keep saying Democracy can succeed in muslim countries. It can‘t and it won’t! Our Democracy is about freedom, choices, love; theirs is about hate, works of evil, deceit, lies, killings, and Death! How could any Democracy flurish when all you really care about is killing. If you think these heathens can be moderate, I beg to differ. When you see girls and women wearing the Hijab, understand this. They are radical and run by Sharia with strict laws of islam! They care nothing about our constitition other than getting rid of it! I watched Hannity the other night with the imam that wants the mosque by ground zero, he stated our constitution goes hand in hand with sharia law! Was he sniffing to much Glue or what? I wish hannity would have taken his shoe off and thrown it at him! Sharia, doesn’t belong anywhere other than in hell! The only reason he stated that was because, it does go with what they want! To slowly faze out the constitution and implement sharia with our Freedom of religion! Once sharias here, do you think well be able to worship our own god? Howd it work in Sudan, Nigeria, Turkey, Iraq, Somalia? Yep, Genocide and who kill
Report Post »wdittgasn
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 3:08amWhere ever there is conflict and war, just look and you will find Islam at the heart of it!
Report Post »65Mustang
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:15pmThe sole purpose for Muslims, with Obama’s help, is to bring Shariah law and their religion to this country. For the CAIR representative, Ibrahim Hooper, to argue that the law will promote discrimination is a joke. I grew up when the phrase, “better dead than Red” brought fear….now it’s the Muslims.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:14pmFinally, some good news from the state I am originally from. Good job, Gov. That trumps anything Sebellius does and I am glad you are the KS Gov.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:41pmTron, I lived in Americus KS, just outside of Emporia, where are you from?
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 11:09pmI was born in Lawrence when my parents were in college; then to Tribune until I was 6. One set of grandparents were wheat farmers and the other were bankers. Christmas was always interesting. {: I used to love going there in the summers!
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 12:18amWow nelly, I do remember the summers in Americus, the most spectacular lightning storms and tornados I have ever been through. That counts for even North Dakota, Nebraska, and Colorado. Plus the few years I spent in Missouri. Kansas is the only state that I really clicked my heels together and wished, “There is no place like home (Colorado), there is no place like home.”
Report Post »sabrinacle
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 2:39pmIm from Emporia
Report Post »lassiegirldawn
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:13pmWhat part of the Constitution don’t these jerks understand? We have a Constitution of The United States of America. We have American laws, they want to come here and make it a mess like the one they have in the Middle East. We need to stand firm one this; no way do I want a life like that for my granddaughters. This is the war on women.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:11pmLet us look at this from a sane point of view. A state could pass a law that would ban Dr Suess from being used in court, UK law, Canadian law, and Ohms law. The only law that can be used in USA court is constitutional law, or established state law, which is based on the US constitution. SOOOOOOO. Why would anyone at all challenge this law? Only if they don’t believe in the US Constitution, or really want to use their Dr Suess Law Degree, that they got from Harvard.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 8:04amIt’s supposed to be the law, but that particular camel has got it’s nose a little into the tent with the help of a few idiot judges. Only way to cut it off at the knees is to do what brave Kansans did. They simply said no law will come before constitutional law. Good luck to the shariah folks argueing that before the supreme court. They were smart to not mention shariah. Point: very few muslims in this country are here to be free, the want to spread theirr religion, or destroy America. That is my opinion. If push came to shove they would support shariah law, and the takeover of this country. ( I will grant some would out of fear)
Report Post »Silversmith
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 9:48amIt seems to be happening all over the world. Almost every conflict in the world today has Islam at it’s heart. They move in and begin to agitate for “change”. As the percentage of Muslims increases, so does the unrest until eventually fighting breaks out. That is where we are today in the world. When Islam says they are being discriminated against – look out. It is not a religion, it is a theocracy.
To resist it is required.
Silversmith
Report Post »Cat
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:11pmFeel the backlash brewing?
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:11pm“Underlying all of this is demonizing Islam and marginalizing American Muslims,” he said.
PERFECT
Report Post »chips1
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:09pmIf shariah law was permitted in the courts, what would happen if a muslim started beating his wife for a muslim reason and an American stepped in to protect her? Protecting a woman would become obsolete. It might work in a third world country, but not in America.
Report Post »bulletsinthegun
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:08pmright on gov. job well done
Report Post »catwilli
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:08pmWhen you come to America, conform to our laws or GET OUT!
Report Post »nanalynn
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 2:07pmRight on, right on, right on; as Limbaugh would say! Despite what b. Hussein o. believes, America is NOT a Muslim Nation. U.S. Law BASED on our Constitution is the ONLY Law that will be followed in the U.S.! These Marxist, Liberal, Progressives are in the minority in America, (~15% of our population), and they will NOT dictate what the Majority believes and wants! This Nov. election will send that message Loud and Clear! In Nov. of 2010, ..‘democrats took a shellacking’ as the electorate was agitated. This Nov., 2012 election democrats will take the force of a Tsunami because the electorate is now Mad as Hell.
Report Post »nighttrainno9
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:07pmThis is the USA not iran, thank you for being a true American
Report Post »Sam Brownback, your one of the few left in politics.
country_hick
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:06pm“Instead, it says courts, administrative agencies or state tribunals can’t base rulings on any foreign law or legal system that would not grant the parties the same rights guaranteed by state and U.S. constitutions.”
It won’t take long for Holder to step in and sue to protect the Administrations move to nullify the Constitution and impose U.N. rule.
Report Post »blackyb
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:43pmWell tell them to take their azzes home. This is our Law and our Countries. We do not recognize Sharia law here. This is the United States of America and her way of life.
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:03pmGood for Sen. Brownback.
Report Post »goengo
Posted on May 27, 2012 at 8:37pmDitto
Report Post »jhaydeng
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:02pmIt‘s common sense so it’s NOT constitutional! The media will have field day with this one! Tune in folks!
Report Post »lassiegirldawn
Posted on May 25, 2012 at 10:30pmLame stream won’t even cover it.
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on May 26, 2012 at 10:47am[Muslim groups had urged Brownback to veto the measure, arguing that it promotes discrimination.]
Report Post »How? You break a US law, you are tried in a US court, you are sentenced according to US laws. What’s discriminating about that?