Proposed law would block judges from using sharia law and international law

[Townsend]

But it was a Tulsa lawmaker.  Arent we supposed to be just a little less hillbilly?

Even "a little less hillbilly" than rural Oklahoma is still hillbilly to 11.

[Townsend]

Maybe this will help our state be a little less...less:

Oklahoma Muslim Advocacy Group Launches Voter Drive

http://kwgs.com/post/oklahoma-muslim-advocacy-group-launches-voter-drive

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Muslim advocacy group in Oklahoma is launching a voter registration drive in an attempt to get the state's estimated 30,000 Muslims more involved in the political process.

The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced the drive on Thursday. The group's new Executive Director Adam Soltani says the campaign is designed to provide Oklahoma's Muslims with tools they need to be more engaged and represented in politics.

The "Voice Your Vote" campaign will include events in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Stillwater and Edmond during the next month.

Soltani says Oklahoma's Muslim community is composed primarily of two distinct groups — American-born Muslims and those who emigrated from another country.

He says the American-born Muslims traditionally have been more politically active.

[Townsend]

Senate panel approves ban on foreign laws

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/12/4062672/oklahoma-considers-foreign-law.html

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering banning judges in the state from basing any rulings on foreign laws, including Islamic Sharia law. Oklahoma voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2010 that would have specifically prohibited courts from considering Sharia law, but a federal judge blocked its implementation after a Muslim community leader alleged it discriminates against his religion. Bill sponsor Sen. Ralph Shortey, R-Oklahoma City, said he didn't know of an instance in Oklahoma where a judge has relied on foreign laws, but he said there have been cases in other states. That prompted state Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, to describe the measure as a "solution that's looking for a problem." Crain was the only member of the Senate committee to vote against the bill.

[sauerkraut]

I thought a judge already overturned this law. The voters approve it and the judges over turn the wishes of the voters.

[heironymouspasparagus]

I thought a judge already overturned this law. The voters approve it and the judges over turn the wishes of the voters.

Can you spell  "Constitution"..??

Of course not....

[guido911]

Is it me or does it seem that T and Hoss have turned this forum into their personal sauerkraut trolling station? I know I share ideas/beliefs with conman, RA, and BB when he is lurking.  But for T & Hoss, especially when kraut posts, it becomes an OCD event. Try PMing each other, and if that doesn't work glove up and get after it. 

[Townsend]

Is it me or does it seem that T and Hoss have turned this forum into their personal sauerkraut trolling station? I know I share ideas/beliefs with conman, RA, and BB when he is lurking.  But for T & Hoss, especially when kraut posts, it becomes an OCD event. Try PMing each other, and if that doesn't work glove up and get after it. 

What's up, Obsession?

[Red Arrow]

Is it me or does it seem that T and Hoss have turned this forum into their personal sauerkraut trolling station?

Townsend is trying to catch Conan in number of posts.  Hoss is assisting the effort.

[Townsend]

Townsend is trying to catch Conan in number of posts.

Not possible.

[Conan71]

Yes, I appear to be the postmaster

[Hoss]

Yes, I appear to be the postmaster

you're certainly 'master' of something...

[Ed W]

OK, so our legislators want to ban foreign laws.  Does that mean a contract that is legally binding in another country cannot be enforced here?  If a married couple steps across an international border, are they still married?  If you rob someone in Canada, should you expect to escape prosecution here?  And those Canadians growing high quality pot, should we send federal agents or troops across the border to drag them back here for trial?

Guido oughta know.  Let's ask him. 

[patric]

The Bible isnt 'Merican.  Hell, it wasnt even writ in English...

[heironymouspasparagus]

you're certainly 'master' of something...

...master of his own destiny....?

[Red Arrow]

Not possible.

You are the leader in on-line time.
137d 17h 40m when I checked a few minutes ago.