Just in case any of you were wondering, this is NOT snark. This really happened this morning.
Recently, Indiana State Representative Bruce Borders stated he intends to introduce a bill to the State Legislature which prevents the recognition of Sharia Law in Indiana Courts.
According to Rep. Borders, the bill would state, "that Indiana does not recognize Sharia law, or Muslim law. What that boils down to is there is a push in some states to recognize Sharia law with its own court system, as opposed to a state constitution or the U.S. Constitution."
I usually write letters to the editor in the Indianapolis Star (5 published in 2010). On this, I decided to call :)
Below is a pretty accurate transcript of my call. Quite humorous and sad in my opinion.
Rep. Borders's Assistant: Good Morning.
Me: Hi. Good morning. Is this Rep. Borders' office?
Assistant: Yes it is. This is his assistant.
Me: Hi. I recently read that Rep. Borders was proposing a bill that would prevent the recognition of Sharia Law in the Courts. I'm very concerned about the use of Canon Law of the Catholic Church as well by judicial activists. Can he amend his proposal to include Canon Law?
Assistant: Well, actually, he a a co-author on a bill that prevents the recognition of foreign law in the courts.
Me: Foreign law?
Assistant: Correct.
Me: So, the courts are currently allowed to recognize foreign laws?
Assistant: No they are not.
Me: So, he is co-authoring a bill that prevents recognition of foreign law in the courts even though they are currently not allowed to be recognized?
Assistant: Correct.
Me: That includes Sharia Law?
Assistant: Yes.
Me: And Canon Law?
Assistant: Yes.
Me: And the laws of Spain, France, Italy, Libya, etc..?
Assistant: Yes.
Me: So, just the clarify...he is co-authoring a bill to prevent something that is already prevented by out current laws?
Assistant: Yes, including Canon Law, which is your concern.
Me: Great. Thanks for your time. I look forward his future proposals, such a possibly making it illegal for murdering others.
Assistant: Those are already illegal, sir.
Me: Sorry, brain freeze. Thanks for your time.
Assistant: Have a good day.
YOU CAN CONTACT REP. BORDERS OFFICE AT 1-800-382-9841