Saturday, July 30, 2005

islamic iraq?

According to the Guardian, Islam Dominates Iraq's Draft Constitution

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Framers of Iraq's constitution will designate Islam as the main source of legislation - a departure from the model set down by U.S. authorities during the occupation - according to a draft published Tuesday.

``Islam is the official religion of the state and is the main source of legislation,'' reads the draft published in the government newspaper Al-Sabah. ``No law that contradicts with its rules can be promulgated.''


Somewhere in the white house, some folks are probably scratching their heads...

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