Ah, poor Hamtramck. When I lived in Detroit, Hamtramck which is an enclave within Detroit was a neighborhood of older well-kept homes, a rarely needed police force and a couple of really great Polish restaurants. At least I have my memories.
We could easily live with Blue Law. Not so with Sharia Law. Pamela Geller is one of many harbingers with a distressing message no one likes to hear. I'm not a follower of Ms. Geller, but she is alerting to what many don't admit for fear it may become a reality. If Ayn Rand were alive today, what do you think she would say regarding Sharia Law in the U.S.? Would she be critical of the arguments Geller and others are presenting or would she be presenting similar arguments as Geller? Would Ayn Rand support President Oblah-blah facilitating an Islamic invasion of America?
I once found a job here in Alabama but did not know I was stuck in a dry county until I went looking for a six-pack at the nearest convenience food store. Still, all those Southern Baptists did not threaten me with a beheading for failing to convert or beat me up for failing to grow a beard.
We are seeing history play out before our eyes. The Muslims are taking over Europe like they took over North Africa. North Africa was, at one time before Islam, almost 100% Christian. Piece by piece they get into positions power and then exclude non-Muslims. The non-Muslims are forced to convert to Islam or suffer a live beheading.
Duh. Ever hear of blue laws. Laws that limit sale and consumption of alcohol. Times when bars can be open. Times when they must be closed. These are still on the books in many places. There are counties in the south that are dry counties. Pennsylvania still has ridiculous laws about when/where/what type of alcohol you can purchase. All of these were the result of Christian dominance of society.
"is it sensationalism or truly a practical guide?"
Both, IMHO. I haven't specifically read her book, but I've listened to enough of her interviews on talk radio to conclude in my own mind that Geller is a bit over-the-top, but she has a valid point.
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The negative effects of alcohol consumption seem to transcend mere religious prohibitions, don't you think?
Still, all those Southern Baptists did not threaten me with a beheading for failing to convert or beat me up for failing to grow a beard.
If I could give tkstone 6 thumbs up I would.
Both, IMHO. I haven't specifically read her book, but I've listened to enough of her interviews on talk radio to conclude in my own mind that Geller is a bit over-the-top, but she has a valid point.