Oklahoma State Rep. Aims To Stop 'Liberal Judges' From Imposing Sharia Law

"Duncan is also known for being among a group of lawmakers who returned their gift copies of the Quran to a state diversity panel, because they said the book endorses "the idea of killing innocent women and children in the name of ideology."

Actually, Duncan darling, so does the Bible. So maybe you and Osama Bin Laden are peas in a pod, separated only by the bacon divide.

For the non-lawyers, there is a large body of law going back to English Common Law concerning "conflict of law" issues. A conflict of law occurs anytime the law from two or more jurisdictions may apply, based on where the act occurred, where a contract was signed or the terms of the contract, where the home office of a corporation is registered, and a variety of other factors. These issues are often quite complicated and technical and can involve state federal and international law.

I don't know if Duncan is grandstanding, clueless or both, but I have serious doubts that a state could unilaterally overturn hundreds of years of law and put in place a law that is in violation of federal law and international treaties.

This guy looks like a tool. First off, we are a secular nation that WAS NOT founded on Judeo-Christian beliefs. If you don't believe me, go check out the Treaty of Tripoli, or the Declaration of Independence when they used the catch-all word "Creator," with no specific reference to a Christian God.

Secondly, I know this guy has not read the bible because if he did he would return it to where he found it just as he did when he recieved the Quran as a gift. There are tons of verses that condone killing and genocide. Just another part-time Christian grandstanding on biblical bullshit.

Time to consider IQ tests for holding public offices. We desperately need to thin this herd of lunatic morons.

He has also introduced legislation to subject repeat child molesters to the death penalty,

Sounds like something they'd do in Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Taliban Afghanistan.

He should propose an amendment preventing a repeal of the Law of Gravity, since that is equally likely.

what a name.

Rex Duncan.

Can't get any more American than that. Thank goodness SOMEONE is finally keeping this country safe from Sharia law!!

Now can we talk about keeping it safe from Christian law, as well?

This guy demonstrates the danger of ignorance to our society. There is a greater reason to fear him and those like him than to fear "liberal judges."

Hmm, doesn't this mean that gay marriage and abortion couldn't be banned then? The only justification that is ever given for those bans is one based on religious law not U.S. code, right?

Good Grief! The christian bible is so full of killing I am surprised the damned thing doesn't drip blood when you pick it up! What these idiots are really afraid of is open minded people choosing a path in life that actually benefits open minded people. The Oklahoma Christian Taliban are the same blood brothers of all the fundamentalist cults all over the world. They are obsessed with shutting down freedom of thought and enforcing their dogma at all costs. They derive their power from the following of simple minded frightened children.

Say what you will...
It's an election year and this guy just made sure nobody runs to his right.

Is it just me or there is contest going on between the South and Mid-west politicians to out dumb each other?

Just a test to see f this works.

let's hope there is at least one sane, intelligent news journalist left in okhaloma to make this guy prove what he says; are people that sacred because they are that stupid or what?

The ONLY activist judges I've heard about are the RIGHT WING ones. Is this guy the stupidest person in the world or what?

The "Save Our State" amendment would require Oklahoma courts to use state and federal laws only when ruling, and Duncan explained on MSNBC today that he wants to ensure "that our courts are not used to undermine those founding principles, and turn Oklahoma into something that our founding fathers and our great grandparents wouldn't recognize."

I suppose then, he would also accept that since Oklahoma courts are to use only state and Federal laws when ruling, they should be prohibited from using Biblical law.

My list of places to never live or visit is getting longer and longer.

America, meet the least and the worst among you. OK State Sen. Rex Duncan has just made this list with his idiotic, bigoted, backwater hillbilly redneck ignorance, at a time when what people need most are leaders engaged in solving real problems, not fighting the imaginary devils of their own overworked, pitiful imaginations.

I think liberals in Oklahoma should actively support this legislation as a way to keep biblical law out of the courtroom and then stand back and watch wingnut heads explode.

In it's place, we can bring back good ol' Biblical stonings of pagans and other miscreants who have fallen out of the favor of God.

Can we add the Constitution of the Confederate States of America to that list? That ought to confuse the teabaggers pretty good... :)

This knucklehead is not honoring the very reason this nation exists, due to his immature and unfounded fears.
But, Oklahoma is trying to beat Texas for the most dysfunctional state.

Impeach anyone who cannot tolerate any religion and openly contradicts the US Constitution.

One point of language: the definition of sharia is "Islamic law." Since the concept of "law" is included in the word itself, it is wrong to use the expression "sharia law." That's a tautology, much like the phrase "Republican asshole."

Oh wait! I know! Let's cover the entire state in a giant dome. Maybe we can get a deal from BP's dome contractor.

Hmmm ... I could have sworn liberals all over the world fight against using Sharia. Sharia is what Taleban wants to use ....

a "preemptive strike" -

I've noticed this kind of thing a lot in GOPers' complaints about Obama: they don't criticize what he's actually done, or even what he proposes to do, but what he (supposedly) "intends" to do.

Concentration camps, Sharia law...they really *are* crazy.

duncan doesn't want the competition with his religious version of america:

Oklahoma Abortion Law: No Exceptions, Even Rape
Women Left Clinic Crying; Sexual Abuse Victims Say Sonogram and Lecture Doubly Traumatize Women
By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES

April 29, 2010—

From the time she was 15 and repeatedly over the course of two years, Joelle Casteix -- a vulnerable teen with an alcoholic mother -- was sexually abused by her California high school music teacher.

At 17, when Casteix discovered she was pregnant with her assailant's child, she sought an abortion, one that she says was emotionally painful, but she doesn't regret.

"For the first time in my life, I did something to take care of myself," she said. "I needed to ensure my safety and make sure he wouldn't hurt me. For me it was an act of survival."

At the abortion clinic, Casteix was given comfort and counseling then underwent a standard sonogram to determine the gestational age of the fetus. Sheturned her eyes away from the screen.

But under a new law in Oklahoma, women like Casteix, who have been sexually assaulted, will be forced to undergo a second trauma. The law requires them to undergo a sonogram, and depending on the state of pregnancy, it could be a transvaginal one, which involves insertion of a wand.

The doctor must then turn the screen towards her and describe fetal dimensions and details like the number of fingers and toes and heart activity.

There are no exemptions for victims of rape and incest.

"The law takes no account of the trauma of the victim," said Casteix. "I just can't imagine what that would have done to me. It upsets me just thinking about being in that position. If you are the victim of a violent crime, it's absolutely devastating."

The Oklahoma law was enacted immediately on Tuesday after both the state's Republican-controlled House and Senate voted to override Democrat Gov. Brad Henry's veto of two anti-abortion bills.

"Oklahomans recognize that America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles..."

Rather, you pathetic self-aggrandizing ineducable anti-intellectual anti-reality congenital liar, America was founded on freedom of, and from, your pathetic superstition.

Evidently they didn't teach you that in school when they were filling your head with fantasies of an invisible sky daddy.

Hey, hillbilly boy, we won't tolerate your sharia law either. We aren't laughing with you -- we're laughing at you.

Such a pathetic little worm, it's a shame he needs attention so badly. Are his constituents as stupid as he is?

I want a law passed that keeps Liberals from forcing our drinking water to be clean!

>>he wants to ensure "that our courts are not used to undermine those founding principles, and turn Oklahoma into something that our founding fathers and our great grandparents wouldn't recognize."

Oklahoma already is something that our founding fathers wouldn't recognize. All the intelligent people have left or died, leaving only morons like this idiot.

This is an incredibly bigoted and stupid proposal.

sounds good .. while we're at it let's make sure that pesky christian dominionist dogma doesn't get in there either.

"History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government." - Thomas Jefferson

American society has been a Christian one for most of American history. It is this Christian heritage that has made America successful. The very argument that Government should not be religious is a Christian principle that was espoused by Jesus (give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's).

This principle was supported by the majority of Christians who knew from experience exactly what religious governments(ie. Roman Catholicim, the inquisition)did.

Islamic ideology is dangerous since it wishes to control both government and religious spheres.

Can someone come up with legislation to stop 'Conservative Lawmakers' from introducing legislation that's effing stupid?

Did you know that Saudi Arabia does not allow Hebrews to live there?

It does not allow its 8 million non-Muslims to freely worship...

This is the ideal Islamic country...what every other Muslim country is aiming for..

In fact, have you asked yourself why there are Muslim no-go zones all over Europe? How are these any different than Gaza? where Muslims demand to walk anywhere non-Muslims live, but keep out Muslims from their areas?

First, he's a Rep. NOT a Senator.. Second, THIS guy is a certifiable lunatic!!! HIS WORDS, "This is a pre-emptive strike to make sure that liberal judges don't take the bench in an effort to use their position to undermine those founding principles that are international or Sharia law" are enough to send him to any insane asylum for the rest of his life.

Where does he thinks he lives?? Oklahoma is already the home of most lunatics on earth, but this diatribe REALLY takes the cake... He now has statements coming out of his office that sound like something I grew up with in the deep south 50 years ago...Just a new little twist of Sharia - Get with reality!! This is 2010 - NOT 1850.. He is acting like a complete nut case.. If anyone in Oklahoma actually BELIEVES any of this they're as crazy as him!!

Amazing...

Is it possible to revoke statehood? Just askin' because I'm getting tired waiting for these idiots to secede.

The Quran endorses "the idea of killing innocent women, etc."? Here's a few from your good ol' bible!

Kill People Who Don't Listen to Priests: Anyone arrogant enough to reject the verdict of the judge or of the priest who represents the LORD your God must be put to death. Such evil must be purged from Israel. (Deuteronomy 17:12 NLT)

Kill Witches: You should not let a sorceress live.(Exodus 22:17 NAB)

Kill Homosexuals: "If a man lies with a male as with a women, both of them shall be put to death for their abominable deed; they have forfeited their lives." (Leviticus 20:13 NAB)

Kill Fortunetellers: A man or a woman who acts as a medium or fortuneteller shall be put to death by stoning; they have no one but themselves to blame for their death. (Leviticus 20:27 NAB)

Death for Hitting Dad: Whoever strikes his father or mother shall be put to death. (Exodus 21:15 NAB)

Death for Cursing Parents: If one curses his father or mother, his lamp will go out at the coming of darkness. (Proverbs 20:20 NAB) or "All who curse their father or mother must be put to death. They are guilty of a capital offense." (Leviticus 20:9 NLT)

Death for Adultery: If a man commits adultery with another man's wife, both the man and the woman must be put to death. (Leviticus 20:10 NLT)

Death for Fornication: A priest's daughter who loses her honor by committing fornication and thereby dishonors her father also, shall be burned to death. (Leviticus 21:9 NAB)

Death to Followers of Other Religions: Whoever sacrifices to any god, except the Lord alone, shall be doomed. (Exodus 22:19 NAB)

Kill Nonbelievers: They entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul; and everyone who would not seek the Lord, the God of Israel, was to be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman. (2 Chronicles 15:12-13 NAB)

Kill False Prophets: If a man still prophesies, his parents, father and mother, shall say to him, "You shall not live, because you have spoken a lie in the name of the Lord." When he prophesies, his parents, father and mother, shall thrust him through. (Zechariah 13:3 NAB)

It is no accident that the Constitution establishes freedom of speech as a central pillar of a democratic nation.

Ultimately, we as a redeemed people are responsible for maintaining our state through criticism as a means to correct behavior and influence policies to mold our nation.

We uphold the human right to judge ideas without having to be afraid of being persecuted for what we say against them.(which is diametrically opposed to Islamic sharia)

Christianity allows us this incredible freedom, since it uses forgiveness as a tool to heal and help each other grow...How many times should I forgive?...Peter asked Jesus. Jesus' reply was not: 3 times , or four times but with an innumerable amount. Hence, forgiveness is at the center of our faith! Why? because God chose to forgive us in Christ! How can we then not forgive?

Yet, this leaves us with a greater responsibility: to remain true, and to reason with each other in truthfulness.

Hence, democracies are very fragile. Without the Christian spirit that empowers them, they will fail, and once again hardness and mercilessness will prevail.

OMG!!! I have really found the most liberal site ever. Do any of you have a clue what the Muslims are really about? Do you know their agenda? Have you seen what they are doing in France, Great Britain, Philippieans, Mylasia, New Zealand, Australia, and let's not forget Iraq and Afghanistan. That is what they want to do right here folks. The Qur'an tells them they must kill the Infidel. Guess what? If you are not Muslim then you are an Infidel. They are not your friend. They are encouraged to lie to you to make you feel safe around them, to feel like their friend or feel sorry for them. It's called taqiyya, look it up. I am glad that someone is finally standing up to them before it's too late. Any of you notice how many Mosques are being built all of a sudden? They are popping up everywhere. Doesn't that alarm you? It should. Yes, the Bible is filled with all sorts or horrible stories but thankfully none of us actually follow them, do we? We don't stone people in the center of town...Muslims do. We don't cut off someone's hand for shoplifting...Muslims do. We don't throw acid on our women and young girls faces in order to keep them in line...Muslims do. Is that the kind of "law" you want allowed in this country? Are you people crazy? This isn't about Republicans or Democrats. This is about Americans. They want us fighting because a country divided is easily overthrown. We cannot afford to let this happen. Don't fool yourself, there are already terrorist training camps right here. You people better open your eyes and close your bleeding hearts and get your shit together because when the shit hits the fan don't come running to people like us to save your butts when we told you so. You're on your own. Say thank you to our men in women in uniform right now fighting to keep your rights and your freedoms, don't throw them away by being blinded. Also, we are not a Democracy...we are a Republic for all of you who continue to get it wrong. GOD BLESS AMERICA even if you don't believe. It's still the glue that has kept this country together...I don't go to church and not a Bible thumper but things sure were better when our country still had morals and values, don't ya think?