Slippin' it to ya

Here's one you might want to visit with your congressdolts about (although, I promise you, they aren't listening to you; so you might want to save your breath)

The Constitution Restoration Act (HR.3799, S.2082)

One of the sticking points in crafting the just-signed "interim constitution" of the Pentagon cash cow formerly known as Iraq was the question of acknowledging Islam as the fundamental source of law. After much wrangling, a fudge was worked out that cites the Koran as a fundamental source of legal authority, with the proviso that no law can be passed that conflicts with Islam.

We in the enlightened West smile at such theocratic quibbling, of course: Imagine, national leaders insisting that a modern state be governed solely by divine authority! Governments guaranteeing the right of religious extremists to impose their views on society! What next -- debates about how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? Oh, those poor, ignorant barbarians in Babylon!

Well, wipe that smile off your face.

Continue reading Chris Floyd... (with additional links)

Because the judiciary is "an element" of the federal, state and local governments, this wording, if it becomes law, may allow any judge to institute biblical punishments without being subject to review by the Supreme Court or the federal court system.

In addition the proposed bill punishes sitting judges by requiring impeachment and removal, if they rely on decisions from another state or jurisdiction, such as another state's constitution, law, administrative rule or judicial decision.

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The "international" part ensures that, by force of law, US judges could not be guided by the Geneva Conventions or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, even if the US is a signatory.

This bill, like the theocrat bills that preceded it, and those in the works, have received virtually NO attention from the press, mainstream, progressive, or otherwise.

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Search for status of Constitution Restoration Act on THOMAS.
1. Constitution Restoration Act of 2004 (Introduced in Senate)[S.2323.IS]
2.Constitution Restoration Act of 2004 (Introduced in House)[H.R.3799.IH]
3.Constitution Restoration Act of 2004 (Introduced in Senate)[S.2082.IS]