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Submitted by Henry Alkin (Canada), Oct 17, 2006 at 09:18

Dear Dr.Pipes

I have been following your correspondence on his matter and hasten to add my voice.

Whilst the current question has not arisen in Canada other matters have raised their heads. The desire of Muslims to have Shari'a law entered into the law of Canada, in respect of the rights of women in particular is of great concern to Muslim women, who would like to become liberated.

This is only a first move as in the case of the 'taxis of Minnesota'

When immigrants come to a foreign country they should be made aware that firstly they are totally subject to the laws of the land. Should this not be suitable, then their option is to stay 'from whence they came'

I have seen women in stores shopping with the hajib (head covering) and on occasion even with the 'burqa'. (Head Covering with slits for eyes) Whilst these customs are fine in the countries that have Shari'a law, they are frowned upon in western society.

I applaud you for taking a stand and look forward to your continued surveillance.

Sincerely

HenryAlkin

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Islamic law in European towns [51 words]steveNMay 21, 2012 22:38195766
1Religious Freedom in U.S. limited to U.S. Laws [91 words]gingiAug 17, 2010 11:22176829
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1Cultural Accomodation [199 words]CherFeb 19, 2008 09:2978211
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CAB DRIVERS- ISLAMIC LAW [27 words]CECIL TURNERJan 27, 2007 06:5764540
there is still some common sense left in the western world [123 words]R DuarteOct 25, 2006 17:0264480
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The Constitution is the law of the Land [55 words]BobOct 24, 2006 04:5564303
Bob is probably committing a criminal act and may be liable to be prosecuted. [142 words]Ghulam Muhammed, MumbaiOct 28, 2006 23:2264303
Ghullam Mohammed and Bob's comment [226 words]Romesh ChanderOct 29, 2006 17:4164303
Ghulam Muhammed clueless ... [264 words]DarrenOct 29, 2006 17:4264303
1Response to Ghulam Mohammed [92 words]Judeo-ChristOct 30, 2006 21:1164303
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The East should clean their stables first, but will the West get out of the way, please. [112 words]Ghulam Muhammed, MumbaiNov 1, 2006 04:2464303
Sharia is embedded in American laws [172 words]Ghulam Muhammed, MumbaiNov 1, 2006 23:0864303
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1Close the Doors [220 words]Judeo-ChristNov 2, 2006 01:3664303
Sharia [7 words]StopanJan 18, 2007 00:0264303
1Ghulam Muhammed [132 words]CherFeb 21, 2007 09:1164303
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Ghulam Muhammed, Mumbai [462 words]CherFeb 22, 2007 18:5864303
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Stop this in its tracks NOW [157 words]dahozhoOct 23, 2006 11:5764217
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Comment on Darren's post [161 words]Romesh ChanderOct 29, 2006 17:5064174
Great Point Romesh.... [10 words]DarrenOct 31, 2006 20:2464174
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America: Land of Freedom [148 words]Hill BillyOct 22, 2006 16:4264130
Freedom of Religion [188 words]FrummerOct 26, 2006 00:2864130
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1attacks against islam part 1 [3221 words]judayaOct 6, 2007 15:1564130
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Every passenger must come out of Airport with a Bottle of Wine and Ham Sandwich [116 words]CharlesOct 17, 2006 09:5360684
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Rickz!!!!!! [18 words]Kevin MOct 20, 2006 14:4060660
Wrong Reasons for Cancellation [344 words]Caesar M. ArevaloOct 17, 2006 01:4460651
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Ed Halper and Dan Pipes are both on target [686 words]James VesceOct 18, 2006 16:1260647
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No Islamic Law in Minnesota, for Now [132 words]Carol DerbisOct 16, 2006 17:5260592
finally [110 words]dfwhiteOct 16, 2006 17:3860589
Minnesota taxi drivers [41 words]Donald W. BalesOct 16, 2006 17:1860587
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1One Nation , One Flag , One Constitution in USA : No seperatists demands should be met [103 words]PinsaOct 17, 2006 09:4660585
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Sully's comment [29 words]HaraldMar 28, 2007 18:2460569
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Alertness [43 words]Garry WilsonOct 16, 2006 11:4260554
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Ghullam Mohammed [416 words]Romesh ChanderOct 29, 2006 17:2660544
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Islam [19 words]ronnee poitrasApr 1, 2007 21:0560544
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Someone's Misleading You [50 words]Robert CrawfordOct 16, 2006 09:2960541
Somali [105 words]NickOct 16, 2006 17:5260541
2True Colours of Islam and Reality of Muslims : Wake up West ! Its now or never ! [298 words]NordicOct 17, 2006 09:3460541
Koran clearly orders every faithful to fulfill its religious duty of Waging a Holy War ...????? [52 words]SamOct 19, 2006 15:1760541
to Sam [71 words]Gellin and InfidellinOct 20, 2006 11:5660541
its easy to pinpoint others, [22 words]leeJul 12, 2007 10:2060541
Reality of Islam and Muslims [197 words]Jesus-LoverNov 5, 2010 16:0360541
clarification..read it please.. [111 words]ayaApr 24, 2011 18:5460541
1Another victim Arabian imperialism and of Islam [453 words]dhimmi no moreApr 26, 2011 08:1260541
reality of islam [188 words]AyaApr 26, 2011 09:2360541
re: clarification..read it please.. [45 words]American ExpatApr 27, 2011 03:2260541
3Islamic [650 words]dhimmi no moreApr 28, 2011 07:0260541
1Islamic delusions [73 words]dhimmi no moreApr 28, 2011 12:0760541
hey [401 words]AyaMay 12, 2011 05:2560541
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1SO WRONG! [15 words]PerishaJun 15, 2013 09:1060541
Answer the "Dhimmee no more" [281 words]Leaveme InpeaceNov 3, 2014 12:5460541

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