One of the major complaints many have with the current immigration model is that there is little or no assimilation. In fact, there are groups who actually discourage assimilation of new arrivals. And there are those who couldn't even remotely be called new arrivals who seem to reject the main stream culture in favor of some system they prevails in repressive regimes. The melting pot we learned of in school doesn't really exist any more.
This brings us to Sharia law. Maybe there is culture with a more repressive set of mores, but if there is, it's hard to find. So it's disheartening to learn that in Dallas, Texas, there's a tribunal set up to enforce Sharia law. But it's voluntary, they say. Only someone who is committed enough to his/her family, friends, community, or religion to abide by the tribunal's ruling will be subjected to it.
Breitbart.com has the story. See Islamic Tribunal Confirmed in Texas; Attorney Claims ‘It’s Voluntary'.
Breitbart Texas asked what happens when there is a conflict between Sharia law and Texas law. El-badawi said most of the time, the laws are in agreement. When pushed further he admitted that, “we follow Sharia law.” However, he explained, “If the parties are not satisfied with the tribunal’s decision, they do not have to accept it and they can take the matter to Texas civil courts.” He did not say what the social ramifications of rejecting the “judge’s” decision would be.
"Social ramifications." Yeah, in a closed society those can be rather harsh.
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