Sharia Law

There is much talk by the Preachers of Fear about how oppressive Sharia law is. The fear mongers talk as if Islamic leaders want to impose Sharia law on to the rest of the world.

Sharia law is complex and has many interpretations among Muslims groups. It has been followed for centuries. If Glen Beck or Newt Gingrich were born Muslim they would be claiming that Muslim traditions are threatened by man made laws of the west.

Whether Muslim, Christian or Jew, each wants their laws to be based on the Koran, Torah or Bible.

For centuries the west had many laws that were based on the bible. One such law was the Blue Laws, which prohibited work on Sunday. The preachers wanted to make sure the workers would attend church to make their donations.

Another biblical law was that slavery was acceptable. This was proclaimed by southern preachers to insure the wealthy plantations owners who were sitting in the front pews would make a donation.

Just because we have man made laws does not mean they are just. Look at the O. J. Simpson verdict. Lately there have been many men released from prison because DNA showed they were innocent. Many of these black men went to prison on false charges or misidentification by a white witness. Many black men were hung in the south on a simple accusation of a white female. Men in the west serve more prison time than women for the same crime. Family courts in the west deprive fathers of their natural rights to their children.

Bastiat wrote "The Law" is a tool for legal plunder. In the west the laws are so numerous they have less to do about protecting life and property than they do about creating jobs for the police, judges, and others in the criminals industry. Our laws are about different groups trying to impose their views on others groups. Our laws are written by special interest groups. Whatever is the social topic of the day there are those who want to legislate that topic. Trial lawyers reap the benefits of our complex law industry.

All groups believe their way is the best way. They believe it so strongly they want to impose their values on others, even if force is required.

A simple law will work for all groups; "Do no harm to any person or their property."

Bilbo Baggins