A Ban On World Cup Vuvuzelas: Finally, A Fatwa That Makes Sense
On July 9, 2010, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, in the United Arab Emirates, issued Fatwa against Vuvuzelas. Unlike other fatwas, this one seems to have an almost reasonable character to it. I would prefer to see a fatwa that recommended ear protection for anyone attending World Cup fixtures, but let’s celebrate the baby steps.
G20: Where Have All Our Issues Gone?
Where have all our issues gone? Long time passing. Where have all our issues gone? Long time ago … So the Toronto G20 meetings have come and gone, but they remain in the news and the public eye because of the protests. Thanks to citizen action more protests are following up on the G20, and […]
4th Of July: Bible, Burgers, And The Tea Party
“Good Christian Americans are under siege from a hostile foe that has taken over the White House and is ruining the country.” I think he was referring to the 2008 elections, but he made it sound as though a military coup resulted in a socialist junta that now lorded over the public park where they were exercising their right to free speech.
Marijuana Busts: ‘Where The Money Is’ For Police
Marijuana is certainly not the most pressing crime problem in the United States — but local police departments, with chronic budget shortfalls, are concentrating more on pot busts than ever before, because “it’s where the money is,” according to one California sheriff.
France, Germany And The UK Cooperate With Countries That Torture
A report, published by Human Rights Watch yesterday, accuses France, Germany and the United Kingdom of sending the wrong message on torture by using foreign intelligence obtained under torture in the so called “war on terror”. The global ban on torture is a corner stone of international law for all nations either in peace or […]
