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Submitted by Educated (United States), Apr 2, 2009 at 10:06

Ignorance of Shari'a Law and Harold Koh Comments on the alleged remark is a ridiculous character slandering tactic of the right that skirts the real issues as usual. Americans, especially those on the far right of American politics, lack an understanding of Shari'a Law, transnationalism, human rights in general.

When the xenophobic nature of Koh's critics surfaces, the real danger is that opinions guided by ignorance actually endanger our troops, our citizens, our international reputation and our own virtue as a nation. Koh is a magnificent choice and those speaking against him clearly don't understand the reality of our global society, nor do they understand the opportunites for America's role as a leader in such a global society. Fear of that which they do not understand keeps them in a self-depricating bubble where they demonize the righteous.

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Harold Koh Advocates Mass Murder [35 words]Jason BinghamNov 28, 2010 13:01180536
the only truth [13 words]E.Harold Presley SRMay 25, 2009 06:15156122
NoGoKoh [26 words]flyer55May 6, 2009 09:13155015
Obama and Harold Koh Plans for the U.S. -- Like Eurabian Totalitarianism -- Europe and U.S. Taking Freedom, Democracy and Liberty For Granted [468 words]Sofa SogoodApr 30, 2009 17:53154754
KOH'S CONFIRMATION HEARING SET FOR TODAY 4-28-09 [494 words]Sofa SogoodApr 28, 2009 17:35154616
The ENEMY of freedom [230 words]mariaha_13Apr 7, 2009 19:16153531
harold koh [14 words]barry soetoroApr 2, 2009 19:16153225
Europe is Getting It's Dream -- "Transnational" Control of the US -- Okay. In Exchange, No More "Brutal" America -- and No More Protection for Them. Happy Now? [279 words]Sofa SogoodApr 2, 2009 18:33153223
reply to sofa sogood [40 words]from europeApr 6, 2009 08:57153223
reply to from europe [440 words]Sofa SogoodApr 8, 2009 11:26153223
obama [207 words]anonymousApr 2, 2009 17:32153217
TREASON - SEDITION [45 words]AnonymousApr 2, 2009 17:29153216
The Sharia remark is not the only one that raises unprecedented issue of Islamic law [186 words]YnnatchkahApr 2, 2009 16:55153213
Not only the Shariah Remarks are the main Point. [53 words]SvetApr 2, 2009 16:00153207
Join "Americans Supporting Harold Hongju Koh" [90 words]Pisgah1975Apr 2, 2009 15:09153204
huh?! [18 words]anonymousApr 6, 2009 09:03153204
lol [5 words]AnonymousApr 6, 2009 09:10153204
1Choice of law. [166 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
MitchforthApr 2, 2009 13:59153198
1Sharia and business [119 words]MitchforthApr 7, 2009 12:54153198
Don't forget the Trojan Horse [28 words]eilaApr 11, 2009 15:44153198
Jihad and Sharia American Style [329 words]ArlindaApr 22, 2009 23:38153198
The real danger [137 words]EducatedApr 2, 2009 10:06153176
Educated? LOL [157 words]AnonApr 2, 2009 12:46153176
Koh the Magnificent [176 words]ArlindaApr 24, 2009 21:49153176
Let´s keep things "kosher", that is clean and tidy. [144 words]Isaac HaskiyaApr 2, 2009 05:46153166
enough of obama! [4 words]anoymousApr 2, 2009 13:12153166
Is This A Surprise? Just A Little Sooner and More Blatant Than Expected. The Zero Can Still Be Stopped. [699 words]Sofa SogoodApr 1, 2009 22:39153154
Too many trees in the way [88 words]Rebecca MouldsApr 1, 2009 19:52153142
There's No Doubt That He Knows Very Well. He Even Helped Bring Sharia and Anti-Americanism Via a Violent Rebellion to Kenya. [470 words]Sofa SogoodApr 2, 2009 03:40153142
Scary new order [78 words]Rebecca MouldsApr 2, 2009 11:27153142
Global law destroys national sovereignty [150 words]Abu NudnikApr 1, 2009 18:36153138
harold koh should try a career in an islamic hellhole since he´s incompatible with Western Civilization! [4 words]anonApr 1, 2009 17:16153132
Harold Koh - debate with Chris Hitchens on PBS [68 words]J BurkeApr 1, 2009 06:50153087
Harold Kohl promoter of Shari"a---I'm not one bit surprised [149 words]DebbieMar 31, 2009 23:03153074
our constitution [21 words]jamesMar 31, 2009 21:27153069
Obama's dog and pony show continues. [43 words]M.D'SouzaMar 31, 2009 15:37153049
What's next [27 words]ChuckApr 6, 2009 12:38153049
Enemy from within [126 words]AngelMar 31, 2009 12:56153040
No use complaining now!!! [50 words]JaladhiApr 2, 2009 16:35153040
So What? [5 words]barry soetoroApr 3, 2009 01:00153040
Koh's Dangerous Nomination [56 words]David SabghirMar 31, 2009 11:19153030
Harold KOh, Promoter of Shari'a law [158 words]PenncastleMar 31, 2009 09:51153026
Sharia permits slavery of non Muslims [87 words]David GoshenMar 31, 2009 08:34153024
1We need to impeach Obama and fire the rest of his gang of socialists [43 words]Barbara PaolucciMar 31, 2009 08:23153023
Dean Koh Never Said That [59 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Greenwich CTMar 31, 2009 08:22153022
"Who is Obama?" [37 words]Dennis FletcherJul 18, 2009 20:22153022
Ridiculous [136 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Pat Goudey OBrienMar 31, 2009 07:26153018
Pat Goudey OBrien's commentary regarding to Dr. Pipes' article. [249 words]Ynnatchkah Malinka Maya.Apr 1, 2009 01:54153018
Ridiculous???? [72 words]C.K.Apr 1, 2009 11:26153018
Good Point C.K. [9 words]SvetlanatchkahApr 2, 2009 11:08153018

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