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When I read the opinion on 2-2-17 in The Montana Standard, written by the Missoulian, stating not only was Sharia law not a threat but also, “Montana would be the 10th state to allow religious bigotry to override common sense.” I knew I had to bring some solid facts forward to contest this and illustrate that Sharia is, in fact, a very real and deadly serious threat. The Montana Senate has passed SB 97 to prevent foreign law from being used in Montana; now this goes before the Montana House of Representatives for a vote.

Contrary to what was said, Sharia law has been used in court in many U. S. states (see a list below). Our Constitution does not allow this, yet it has been done anyway. Therefore, Sharia law is a real threat to U. S. citizens and this trend needs to be stopped before it even starts in Montana!

Imam Rauf, who tried to erect the Ground Zero Mosque, argues that Sharia law is compatible with the U.S. Constitution. Andrew McCarthy, former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, says in response to this: