I subscribe to lots of Republican lists because I want to know what they are saying about gay people, immigrants, Democrats, and all of the other Republican Public Enemy Number Ones (yes there is more than one in "One" with Republican math). But this takes the cake as the most vitriolic fundraising letter I've received in this election cycle. And the cycle is young.
Apparently, according to this paragon of Conservative Truth, Rep Keith Ellison (D-MN) is for genital mutilation, pedophilia, polygamy, domestic violence, and Sharia totalitarianism. Oh, and he conspired with 9-11 terrorists.
From: owner-usjf@lyris3.our-newsletter.org
Subject: Radical Muslim Law a threat to U.S. Freedom
Date: June 21, 2007 6:06:20 PM MDT
Reply-To: owner-usjf@lyris3.our-newsletter.org
Dear Friend,
Do you believe the rights of our citizens should be governed by the United States Constitution, or, like the allies of Congressman Keith Ellison, do you want to see Sharia law controlling our lives?, You see, immigrants have flocked to our shores for 400 years to escape oppression in their homelands. Now, Muslim women and others seeking freedom from the harsh treatment suffered under Islamic regimes may soon face the same abuse right here in the United States! And the same is true for every man, woman and child in the America! And this year, with his hand planted firmly on a Qur’an instead of the time-honored traditional Bible, Keith Ellison, Democrat of Minnesota, was sworn in as the first Muslim to serve in the United States Congress. This is the very same Keith Ellison who told American Muslims, "You can’t back down, you can’t chicken out, you can’t be afraid, you got to have faith in Allah, you got to stand up and be a real Muslim." But being a "real Muslim," according to Ellison’s friends, eventually includes implementing Sharia (or Islamic) law right here in the United States! What’s more, to Muslims like Keith Ellison, Sharia law -- which covers every aspect of a Muslim’s public and private life -- is Allah’s revealed law. . . and it overrides everything, including the U.S. Constitution.
In fact, Jaafar Sheikh Idris, founder of "American Open University" (AOU) -- a partner of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) which backed Ellison’s candidacy for Congress -- says "in order to pledge loyalty to the Constitution, a Muslim would have to abandon part of his belief and embrace the belief of secularism." Did Keith Ellison "abandon" his core beliefs in Islam as he took his oath of office, or was the oath simply a ploy to cover up his real intent. . . to see Sharia law implemented in America?
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Does Ellison agree with Idris -- who was deported from the United States for visa fraud and spreading radical Muslim extremism here -- that our American style of democracy is "the antithesis of Islam" and that "any belief that contradicts Islam is false"? Does he agree with the Qur’an when it says "take neither Jews nor Christians for your friends"? If so, I ask, how can he say he will defend the Constitution with his hand on a Qur’an?
In case you think I’m exaggerating the danger we face:
- OAU’s Idris also says any law contradicting Islam cannot be tolerated, including laws prohibiting pedophilia, polygamy, and domestic violence!
- After his election, Keith Ellison met with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
- Incredibly, Ellison has addressed the Muslim American Society and the Islamic Circle of North America, both said to be terrorist front groups.
Does this concern you as much as it does me?
Unbelievable as it may seem, my friend, the mainstream media is trying to convince Americans that all this is okay, there’s nothing to worry about. After all, Keith Ellison’s faith is a religion of peace. We have nothing to fear from Islam, they say.However, under Sharia law that’s simply not true. You and I know that this Islamic law is at odds with America’s Constitutional law, and our Judeo-Christian heritage. . .
- Our beliefs say one man and one woman are to be joined in marriage for life, while under Sharia law a Muslim man may have up to four wives at one time.
- While American values are about forgiveness and reconciliation, Sharia law demands revenge under the guise of justice. . . literally calling for an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
- Americans seek rehabilitation of those suffering from alcohol or drug addiction, but Sharia law says a drunkard must be caned with 80 strokes.
And it gets even worse. . .
Sharia law calls for cutting off the hands of thieves, genital mutilation of young girls, and even death by stoning for certain "crimes."In fact any Muslim, perhaps even one of your neighbors, could be executed for renouncing his or her faith. And any non-Muslim -- possibly you or a loved one -- faces the same fate for merely criticizing Islam! And women are the major victims of Sharia law. . .
Fourteen-year-old Bariya was forced by her father to have sex with three men to pay off his debts. Unable to produce four male witnesses as required under Sharia law, she was sentenced to 100 lashes for fornication and an additional 80 lashes for "lying"! Under Islamic law, women like Bariya are considered guilty until proven innocent.
Safiya, a thirty-five-year-old divorcee who was raped, was sentenced to death by stoning by a Sharia court. These courts even mandate the size of the stones: not too small because the woman will not suffer enough, and not too large or else the woman will be killed too quickly.
A woman identified publicly only as "G," was sentenced to 90 lashes for being alone with a man, even though the man blackmailed her into the meeting. But G was also kidnapped by her brother and his friends -- because under Sharia law she had caused the family to lose honor -- then repeatedly raped and beaten.
Select Here to make a tax-deductible donation to the United States Justice Foundation (USJF). [Link redacted]
Select Here to sign the enclosed petition calling upon Rep. Keith Ellison to renounce Sharia law. [Link redacted]
My friend, under the Sharia law that Rep. Keith Ellison’s allies want to see implemented in the United States, a woman whose husband decides to divorce her for any trifling reason, has no rights to her very own children. Islamic teaching says the children belong to the father. And these same extremists who want to see Sharia law replace the Constitution are the same people who applauded as they watched the Twin Towers collapse on 9/11! They cheer the suicide bombers who maim and kill our sons and daughters who are fighting the war against terror in Iraq. And they’re working hard every day to subvert law and order in the United States! But as an American, I know you believe in the value of human life. You treasure the Judeo-Christian foundation upon which our country was built. You know our American way of life is superior to a system like Sharia law that forces men, women, and children to live in constant fear.But does Keith Ellison know this?
I’m sure you agree with me and the United States Justice Foundation that Ellison must -- right now -- condemn any plan to force this anti-American Sharia law upon the people of the United States. He must speak out loud and forcefully against his allies’ aspirations to replace the United States Constitution with Sharia law. Time is short. Already, our European friends are quickly becoming Islamicized. Even Canada is allowing Sharia courts to judge some civil cases. And "hate-crime" legislation may soon make it a crime to criticize Islam, as it already is in many countries. But I say: We will not allow that to happen here. We cannot let Keith Ellison’s radical Muslim allies subvert our Constitutional rights by forcing Sharia law upon the United States.
Keith Ellison says he is "inspired" by the Qur’an’s message. I, for one, don’t trust anyone who is inspired by a book that seeks to toss our Constitution and our way of life into the garbage bin.Is Keith Ellison a patriotic American as he claims, or is he a "real Muslim" who believes the Qur’an is the supreme law and that Islam should be the only accepted religion? Is he taking advantage of our cherished freedoms so he and his radical allies can implement Sharia law here, then take those same freedoms away from us?
Will you stand with me and USJF and demand that Rep. Keith Ellison renounce Sharia law? Will you join us in protecting our cherished heritage? It’s up to you. Together, we can win this fight. Won’t you join us? The United States Justice Foundation needs to get this message out to tens of thousands of other patriotic Americans -- just like you –-who will stand up for the Constitutional rights with which we have been blessed with, and against the radical Muslim Sharia law that Keith Ellison’s allies want to see you, me, and all Americans governed by.
You see, the U.S. Justice Foundation (USJF) has been in the forefront of battling for your rights and freedoms since 1979 -- far longer than any other conservative legal group.
With the help of freedom-loving Americans like you dozens of cases have been fought in the courts –- opposing the A.C.L.U., radical anti-American activists and other liberal groups. The U.S. Justice Foundation is the group of lawyers that’s been doing all the dirty work protecting your family and freedoms in the court of law. Lately USJF has actively been fighting in the courts against banning the Pledge of Allegiance, against the legalization of homosexual marriage, and to stop the harassment of conservative journalists and the Minutemen -- protecting our borders.
But today -- right now -- I urgently need you to sign the electronic petition calling upon Rep. Keith Ellison to renounce Sharia law. There’s not a moment to waste; I need your petition back by the end of the week so I can present it to Rep. Ellison and to the media to show them that patriotic Americans will stand together to defend our God-given liberties.
Select Here to make a tax-deductible donation to the United States Justice Foundation (USJF). [Link redacted]
Select Here to sign the enclosed petition calling upon Rep. Keith Ellison to renounce Sharia [Link redacted]
My friend, at the same time, please send USJF the best possible gift you can so that we can alert even more Americans to the dangers of Islamic Sharia law. I believe you care. I believe you will join us in fighting this radical Muslim threat to the freedoms that our forefathers fought and died for. Please. . . sign the on-line petition today along with your best possible gift.Please help with a gift of $1000, $500, or $250.
Now I realize some of those I ask won’t be able to afford that amount. Some may just send $100. But don’t think your $35 won’t matter if that’s all you can send.
I can’t do this without your help.
P.S. Timing is critical. Radical Muslims have already made huge inroads aimed at taking our freedoms away. Your support is needed today. Please submit your best gift and sign the petition right away.