Did extremist Senate candidate Sharron Angle (R) really say Sharia law has "taken hold" in some U.S. cities?

That IS disturbing. However, I wonder if you or anyone else would be so disturbed if someone were arrested for handing out Christian literature in Kiryas Joel, NY, where signs have been put up at the entrances to the town telling people who visit that they have to respect the religion in that town, which includes dressing modestly (no shorts or short sleeves, you must cover up to the neck) and you have to maintain gender segregation.

If people were arrested at the behest of the residents of kiryas Joel for distributing Christian literature, do you think anyone would care? I don't, for the simple reason that Kiryas Joel is an Orthodox Jewish enclave rather than a Muslim one. But if we allow any religion to put up signs telling Americans to maintain gender segregation in their own country, we can't act surprised when we are arrested some time down the line for not obeying.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/sep/05/ground-zero-civil-liberties-paul-harris

The City of Dearborn responds and explains its actions. As usual - there are two sides to this story.

I find religious enclaves that are given zip code status and perhaps even recognition under that state's law as a town, hamlet or village highly disturbing.

What's next- Atheistville, Catholicburg, Waspville?

I agree, demmy. It sets dangerous precedent; the streets of the U.S.A. cannot be divided into religious zones, with different religions requiring American citizens to adhere to their religious tenets when passing through.

Rls8r, thanks for the link. It definitely gives a different side of the story.

I never hear of the town in NY. This is really disturbing! Can they actually arrest you for wearing a short sleeve shirt? They are imitating the Nazis who were so cruel to them!

Try reading the links. The sign says:

"In keeping with our traditions and religious customs we kindly ask that you dress and behave in a modest way while visiting our community,"

...the American Civil Liberties Union, a tenacious watchdog on the encroachment of religion into public life, has no argument with the signs (they are on private land and, clearly, non-binding)...

This is in the same vein as my mother covering her head when she enters one of the old Catholic Missions in the southwest. It is a matter of common courtesy.

Iceman:

Sorry, no, it wasnt a courtesy! That was an unwritten, enforced, rule in the Catholic churches everywhere (not just in the southwest). Men went bareheaded and women covered up! I grew up during those times! God forbid if the priest caught you violating it!

I never hear of the town in NY. This is really disturbing! Can they actually arrest you for wearing a short sleeve shirt? They are imitating the Nazis who were so cruel to them!

That's an unfair exaggeration and cultural/religious comparison....the Nazis arrested you simply for who you were regardless of what you were doing or wearing (actually forced to wear something to identify them - as opposed to asking to show some modesty like the rest of a congregation)...unless you were a Nazi slave outing your own people, you were 'tolerated'....

Won't disagree about the possible religious or theocratic nature and enforcement....just wouldn't call it fascism or nazism.

The City of Dearborn responds and explains its actions. As usual - there are two sides to this story.

Yup...I remember all those anti-Muslim Islamophobe sites jumping all over this Arab festival....

However, Naveed Qureshi and the other dude (forget his name) are some of the most disingenious and bigoted dudes you'll meet, who won't be afraid to dabble in some Evangelical censorship themselves....!

Fred -

No - they cannot arrest you. Several cities and towns across the U.S. have passed laws banning the wearing of baggy pants - but those laws were struck down as violations of the 14th Amendment. Like Kiryas Joel, many places (e.g., Palm Beach, FL) have 'unofficial' dress codes that the residents ask visitors to respect.

Maybe this burg is on private property with a private road leading to it off a public one. As long as they pay their taxes and don't bother others, who cares what kinds of goofy restrictions they want to live under?

I googled this burg and found some interesting info at wikpedia.

Sorry, no, it wasnt a courtesy! That was an unwritten, enforced, rule in the Catholic churches everywhere (not just in the southwest). Men went bareheaded and women covered up! I grew up during those times! God forbid if the priest caught you violating it!

Actually, we were visitors, interested in the history, architecture, and technology of the old adobe mission churches. Our family was usually alone in the remarkably cool air of the mission. When we weren't alone, we usually found ourselves surrounded by packs of tourists with all the other women bare-headed.

My mother had read that it was impolite to enter with bare head and always carried a scarf in her purse for visits to missions. It was, as I said, a matter of manners, courtesy, and deference to the feelings of those we were "visiting". How sad that the etiquette and simple good manners of my mothers generation have been replaced by the petulant self-centered ignorance and intolerance of my generation.

I guess that's only fair, since you people scare me.

renee,

What socialist country do you live in that you are worried about falling apart?

Oh good...this completely exonerates Angle's anti-government religious extremism, hypocrisy on government aid, bigotry and fear-mongering lie! Yay, let's vote her in!

/sarc, just in case

Truth is, its a choice of the lesser of two evils (or none, if you like to boycott). Reid is a pathetic fouled mouth un-PC machine. (Don't forget his against the Manhattan mosque/center compared to other Democrats.....but of course that wouldn't figure in your comment now would it...? And yea, tea-party folks are evil-mongers...!)

If you think voting in Angle is a 'better' choice, who actually believes in her retarded policies she espouses, then you must be just as bat@!$%# crazy...

One is indeed, and sadly, more SANE and politically more sound than the other....again, there's not much equivalency in their comments.

http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/republicanquotes/a/Sharron-Angle-Quotes.htm

Just for laughs...there are probably some newer comments that beat the list...

Did Democrat candidate and incumbent really say:

Sorry, billy, but the cry of, "But, Mom, other kids say stuff, too," isn't a valid argument regarding Angle's nonsense.

It just proves that you can't come up with any legitimate argument in defense of Angle, so all you can do is try to deflect and change the topic.

Sorry, billy, but the cry of, "But, Mom, other kids say stuff, too," isn't a valid argument

I'm afraid on the Vine, this is pretty standard practice from all sides.

I'm afraid on the Vine, this is pretty standard practice from all sides.

I know.

.......sigh.......

Did Democrat candidate and incumbent really say:

**||| SQUIRREL !!!! |||**

Reid is a pathetic fouled mouth un-PC machine.

and with how much some people rant about how everything is too PC, you'd thing theyd be happy, cause yea, what Reid said was tactless, but it was at it's base, true

sure it is a valid argument...specially for the people of the State of Nevada ...do they vote for Angle or Harry Reid ...racist and suck up the President who doesnt want you spending your money in Vegas...The idea that what Reid says has no bearing...it is the flip side of the coin...just that the democrat tries to keep it one sided....but considering what the Democrat has to work with...cant blame ya for trying.

but honestly I've live in Nevada for 18 years and have no choice but to vote for her.

I don't believe voting in extremists (ones who are hypocritical liars to boot too) is necessarily a better choice than the crooks you know, at the same time I don't think boycotting for the sake of boycotting is good too.

In my opinion, I don't see her as the lesser of two evils, but someone whose part of the lack of mental sanity problem that we're witnessing with many tea party candidates, and unfortunately Reid, to me, is the status quo option.

No more ramming anything down our throats or up our rear if you know what I mean.

Please don't tell me you're using the Faux or Right-wing misconception and misinformed statement of the HCR being 'rammed down our threats', by using that.

That one and a half year debacle is nothing close to that, with the obvious huge public option compromise, and an erroneous exaggeration, when many Americans still moan the HCR didn't go far enough, yet many on the fringes still scream the mind blowing contradiction that the Feds keep their hands off their 'government medical programs and insurance' to which they use and abuse, yet dread so much.

but honestly I've live in Nevada for 18 years and have no choice but to vote for her.

That's a sad statement, that you would vote for someone you view as a "loony".

I didn't like Obama, so I didn't vote for him. I didn't like Palin, so I didn't vote for McCain. I couldn't, in good conscience, give my vote to someone I thought was "wrong", or "loony". So, I wrote in the person I thought would do the best job. Even if I was a lone voice in the wilderness (I am in Arizona, after all), I never have to look back and say I went against my own values.

The Lawsuits are flying in Dedtroit, the Muslims are demanding the recognition of Sharia Law and the City is censoring any Free Speech against it

Links, please. Preferably from a news site and not a propaganda site. Thanks.

How strange! I few hours ago, I saw beside an ordained Christian friend from Syria who is a strong, natural leader, and oversees a very active ministry to Muslims in Dearborn. I have other Christian friends (including ordained) in Dearborn. When I start hearing these things from them, I'll be more inclined to believe it. Until then...well.

What can I say?

Is this the same Sharon Angle who insinuates that we're apt to be shot if we don't vote for her? You know -- give us what we want at the polls, or it is Second Amendment remedy time?

We're not going to cast off the constitution just because the GOP isn't running all three branches of government; I promise.

I'm behind you on that promise.