James Greenidge
Queens NY

from Gwen Stefani….

Additionally, I’d love to hear more about this “student organiztion.” The group that captured our embassy in Tehran and held American captives for 444 days was a “student organization” as well. I’m not saying that the two are one and the same or that they even hold the same beliefs. I’m just a little wary of Muslim “student organizations” after that episode.

There is a perception in much of the third world (and elsewhere) – well founded in my opinion – that American media dominates the world. Not by design but by extension, this means that our cultural values (including our attitudes toward sex) are being displayed or “imposed” if you like anywhere Hollywood or our popular music domiantes.

There is little doubt that the reason for this is that the world WANTS our pop culture – they crave our TV shows and movies and love our music. They try and dress like us and even act like us.

Ignorant louts like those in that student organization (and the Indonesian government) see this as a deliberate attempt to impose our sexual values on them. They are wrong but that is their perception. The question is, what is the best way to deal with a situation where the people are wild for American pop culture but reject some of its value base side effects?

The Stefani’s decision to wear more modest clothing may seem like caving in to Sharia and I suppose on one level it is. But it should also be kept in mind that not everyone in the world shares our view of sexual morality and that Stefani’s decision only reflects that reality.

I, for one, will never, ever, ever bow to any sharia law demand. I mean not ever. It ain’t gonna happen. And I hope I’m not alone.

Nope. I will prepare, arm myself (both with weapons and intellectually/theologically), and I will fight to the death.

But if they think…even for a nanosecond…they’re going to force my family, my friends, or me to capitulate to shari’a law they’ve messed with the WRONG woman.

I will die fighting to defend all the aforementioned. They aren’t the only ones who believe glory waits for those who defend the Lord…

1) Publicly traded companies need to have 30% of their board made up of Muslims.
2) Universities and schools made specially for Muslims using the general tax payers’ money.
3) Tax payers’ money is used to build mosques but never for building churches or temples.
4) 10% cheaper houses if you’re Muslim.
5) Better bank interest rates if you’re Muslim.

But hey, that country is on the road to self destruction anyway given that many of the younger non-Muslims are leaving the country and not returning.