Why Sharia is a good thing

Recently, the Archbishop of Canterbury suggested that the U.K. would be wise to adopt some sharia law to accommodate the increasing numbers of Muslims. At first, I thought that it was much the same as an influx of voodoo practitioners moving into the Anglican church having their need to sacrifice chickens and goats accepted. However, given this latest news from Iran it may be that it could provide a solution that would clean up the country and also make PETA happy at the same time.

A 70 year old man in Iran was sentenced to four months in jail and 30 lashes for walking his dog. Just the mere act of walking the dog in public violates the theocratic sensibilities. Imagine what a wonderful place Great Britain would be without dogs. Perhaps the US should follow suit. I wonder what the penalty for Paris Hilton would be for carrying around her little purse puppy?

Even in a wonderful and pure Islamic republic there are exceptions to every rule. The Iranian president is able to have 4 imported German Shepards by special fatwa.

http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=1.0.1892967009

Oil covers a multitude of sins

If it were not for oil, countries like Saudi Arabia would be nothing more than third world sand pits and the Mutaween would need to find real jobs. However, they are sitting on vast amounts of the oil that powers western civilization. This lone fact causes a willingness to look the other way and accept actions that would not be tolerated anywhere in the "civilized world."

This story from the Times of London illustrates the mindset that has given us suicide bombers and honor killings and lashings for rape victims. The oppression of women in places like Saudi Arabia would not be tolerated were it not for the oil that they posess. As much as I do not wish to see a Hillary Clinton presidency, I would enjoy the hypocrisy that would be exposed as leaders from these countries would be forced to deal with a woman. She could inspire millions of oppressed women in these countries. It would also be interesting to see her wearing a veil to avoid offending them. Unfortunately, this would only decrease the level of respect for the president and her country. It would also be fun to see the Mutaween interact with the Secret Service.

She says that she wants to stay and "make a difference." I am sure that her career has little to do with her decision to stay. However, I do have to wonder a bit about this " American mother of three" subjecting her children to life under such an oppressive regime.

Perhaps her story might help a few more Americans wake up and smell the coffee.


http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article3321637.ece