Success in the war against sharia

Some in America are finally understanding the challenges we face in fighting against sharia law taking hold here in our beloved country. One fine example is the situation involving Minneapolis taxi drivers who are Somali immigrants. The cabbies claim that it is against 'Muslim law for them to carry passengers who are in possession of alcohol.' They were 'refusing service to people at the Twin Cities airport, and demanding that they be permitted to take the next non-alcohol-possessing customer instead.' --Powerline and at Daniel Pipes (all emphasis mine)

The Metropolitan Airports Commission ... is now proposing "stricter penalties for refusal of service: a 30-day suspension of a driver's airport taxi license for the first instance, and license revocation for a second instance." It seems that popular opposition to the importation of Shar'ia into the taxicab system at the Minneapolis airport has had some effect.

The MAC will hold a public hearing on the issue at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, to solicit testimony from the public on the proposed increase in penalties. The hearing will take place at the Ramada Mall of America, 2300 East American Boulevard, Bloomington, Minnesota. Testimony can be submitted orally or in writing.

Congratulations to the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the people of Minneapolis for standing up against this intrusion to American laws.

This may not seem like a big issue, but in fact I think it is critically important. It is vital that a second, Shar'ia-based commercial system not be permitted to spring up alongside the rules that govern everyone else. That is the path toward the kind of separatism and alienation that are now haunting much of Europe. Powerline

You can do your part by contacting MAC and making your voice heard:

Again now, I appeal to all those opposed to application of the Shari‘a in the United States to make their views heard in Minnesota. You can do this in either of two ways.

In writing: MAC is asking for "input from the public" through Friday, March 2, 2007, before it makes a decision on the proposed increase in penalties. Written comments should be addressed to:

Landside Operations Department
Metropolitan Airports Commission
MSP International Airport/Lindbergh Terminal
4300 Glumack Drive
Suite LT-3129B
Saint Paul, MN 55111-3010.

In person: For those living in the Twin Cities area, MAC will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 2 p.m., to solicit testimony from the public via verbal or written testimony. The location will be at:

Ramada Mall of America (formerly, the Thunderbird Hotel)
2300 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, Minnesota

I thank you in advance.
Yours sincerely,

Daniel Pipes

Michelle Malkin's suggested related reading is by Diane West, "Imposing Islamic law"

Another small success comes from Little Green Footballs:

At Northwestern University, a request from Muslim students for the school to set up a prayer room at the football stadium has been denied: Muslims’ Request For Space Rejected. (Hat tip: LGF readers.)

Athletic officials will not establish a designated prayer space for Muslim students at sporting events held at Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena, said John Mack, Northwestern’s associate athletic director of external affairs.

Instead, officials will grant certain concessions, such as allowing prayer rugs into the stadiums and letting students pray in places that do not block traffic flow.

What is it with these people? They expect us to make special accommodations for Muslims above all other religions? Please!

A group of Somali clerics want a Muslim prayer room to be built at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Airport officials say they will consider setting aside a private area for prayer and meditation since other airports have "meditation rooms" used for prayers or by passengers who simply need quiet time. (Breitbart)

If this is a meditation room for any people of any and all religions, I have no problem with it. However, if the airport builds a prayer room for Muslims ONLY, this is a step in the wrong direction. No religion should have preference over another.

Comments

[Layla]

Debbie, I agree with you 100%.

I wrote up on this and linked to you with a mention of you in my article. I hope you got the trackback. If not here is the link hun. Have a great weekend!

http://thehillchronicles.com/2007/02/23/somali-clerics-want-muslim-prayer-room-built-at-minneapolis-st-paul-international-airport/

[Debbie]

Right Layla, where are the ACLU? I'm surprised they are not right there with CAIR. They seem to be bed buddies in everything else.

[Layla]

Yes making a prayer room for Muslims only is wrong. I agree no religion should take eminence over another. Furthermore, where is the ACLU--religion? State? Ugh!

Oh I could hear the ACLU barking right now if that were a request for a chappel or mini-synagogue!!

The hypocrisy here reeks and is a STENCH in my nostrils!!!!