Please see the attached PDF press release regarding the anti-Sharia
billboard up south of Detroit. Publish it on blogs, contact media, spread
the word.
http://www.unitedamericancommittee.org/press_release_billboard_11_25_2008.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Billboard sparks controversy in Detroit
The non-profit group United American Committee has erected a
controversial 48 ft. long billboard on Interstate 75 south of Detroit, MI
with a statement in opposition to Islamic Sharia Law, a legal system that
many believe is a growing threat to the U.S. Constitution.
DETROIT, MI (November 25th, 2008) - The billboard,
located just south of Luna Pier Rd. on the south bound side of the
Detroit-Toledo Expressway, states "Sharia Law Threatens America". Sharia
Law is a legal system recognized in many Islamic countries such as the
former Taliban regime of Afghanistan, and currently Saudi Arabia, and is a
legal system which dictates beheadings, stonings, and other punishments
for
what are listed as crimes under Sharia such as homosexuality and adultery,
and according to critics views women as inferior granting them little
rights. Days after the billboard went up, emails from angry Muslim
residents began coming in to the offices of the United American Committee,
the organization behind the billboard. "Muslims are the biggest victims of
Sharia Law in the world." remarked Tom Trento, a spokesperson for the UAC.
Trento continued "We hope this message inspires the Muslims of America who
came to this country to escape Sharia, to stand up against it."
If one goes to the website listed on the board (
http://www.UnitedAmericanCommittee.org ) they will find a video of Wafa
Sultan, a Syrian Muslim who escaped from the middle-east and has become an
outspoken critic of Sharia Law. "At times, it feels to me, that Sharia is
following me to the United States" Sultan says in the video, referring to
Islamic charities and organizations in America who have pushed for support
for Sharia Law in parts of America. Sultan also points out that in Great
Britain and France, Sharia Law is being enforced in various ways in
certain
communities. Most recently Great Britain has officially sanctioned the
establishment of Sharia courts for civil matters among Muslims. "Our
constitution is not compatible with Sharia" Sultan states, a view shared
by
many in America.
The United American Committee is a leading non-profit educational group
dedicated to awakening the nation to the threats of radical Islam and
works
to educate Americans on the nature of Islamic extremism. Its mission is to
fight the ideological aspects of the War on Terror to counter elements of
radical Islam in America.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Tom Trento 561-767-0982
info@unitedamericancommittee.org