URGENT APPEAL: The Senate Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice will discuss and vote on SB1360 (the FL Senate version of the anti-Sharia Bill) this Tuesday (2/28/2012) morning. Take 30 seconds to send them a quick message urging them to OPPOSE this unnecessary law and discriminatory law. If this committee does not recommend the bill, the anti-Sharia bill will not become law this year in Florida. ACT NOW, TELL SENATE COMMITTEE TO OPPOSE SB1360
TAKES LESS THAN 30 SECONDS BACKGROUND In Florida, two state lawmakers – Senator Alan Hays and Representative Larry Metz – have re-introduced sneaky legislation disguised as “American Laws, American Courts” or SB1360 in the Florida Senate and HB1209 in the Florida House, that are really anti-Muslim bills.
This menacing attack on religious freedom allegedly aims to keep 'foreign laws' from influencing court cases in the United States. However, the groups pushing this bill nationwide single out Muslims by narrowing the definition of 'foreign laws' to target Muslim religious practices, legal code and/or sharia as it relates to family law, marriage, divorce, custody, child support, parenting plans, inheritance, etc.
PUSH BACK NOW - AFTER SENDING YOUR LETTER, PLEASE CALL THE BELOW SENATORS Tell the below 7 Senators to reject SB1360 because it's un-American, un-constituitionan and limits religious liberty. 1. Use this page to request a meeting with your Florida House representative and Senator. Once you enter your zip code+4 and/or your address our website will identify who your legislators are. 2. Review the sample letter and feel free to customize your meeting request while staying on message. 3. Enter your contact information and submit the letter. Note: Because lawmakers will be in session during this week we're visiting, some offices prefer not to schedule advanced appointments and will encourage you to "just stop in." Scheduling policies change from one legislator to another. Be flexible and even if the lawmaker is not present when you stop by, request to meet with a member of their staff ------------------------------------ 1. Use this page to request a meeting with your Florida House representative and Senator. Once you enter your zip code+4 and/or your address our website will identify who your legislators are. 2. Review the sample letter and feel free to customize your meeting request while staying on message. 3. Enter your contact information and submit the letter. Note: Because lawmakers will be in session during this week we're visiting, some offices prefer not to schedule advanced appointments and will encourage you to "just stop in." Scheduling policies change from one legislator to another. Be flexible and even if the lawmaker is not present when you stop by, request to meet with a member of their staff ------------------------------------ In Florida, two state lawmakers – Senator Alan Hays and Representative Larry Metz – have introduced new legislation disguised as “American Laws, American Courts” or SB 1294 in the Florida Senate and HB 1273 in the Florida House, that are really anti-Muslim laws.
This menacing attack on religious freedom allegedly aims to keep foreign laws from influencing court cases in the United States. However, the groups pushing this bill nationwide single out Muslims by referring specifically to Sharia law. PUSH BACK NOW Tell lawmakers to reject SB1294 and HB1273 because they are un-American, un-constituitionan and limit religious liberty President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary Hillary Clinton today sent Ramadan Greetings to Muslims around the world. During an election year where some candidates and pundits aggressively use Islamophobia as a campaign weapon, leaders who choose to celebrate our nation's religious freedom and diversity deserve our thanks and commendation.
Please take a few seconds to send a quick email to the Obama administration and The Speaker of the House thanking them for respecting and celebrating our pluralistic American Values. First, please read excerpts from their statements:
PRESIDENT OBAMA: "These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam's role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings. Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality. And here in the United States, Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country."1
SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI: "The holy month of Ramadan is a period of spirituality, reflection and rejoicing for Muslims here and around the world. It is a time to honor the traditions of the Muslim faith, and an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate the tradition of pluralism, tolerance, diversity, and religious freedom embedded in the very fabric of our Constitution and our history."2 SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON: "Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and sharing. American Muslims make valuable contributions to our country every day and millions will honour this month with acts of service and giving back to their communities."3 USE THE BELOW SECTION TO SEND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION (PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF STATE) AND SPEAKER PELOSI A QUICK THANK YOU NOTE. ================ 1. Use this page to request a meeting with your Florida House representative and Senator. Once you enter your zip code+4 and/or your address our website will identify who your legislators are. 2. Review the sample letter and feel free to customize your meeting request while staying on message. 3. Enter your contact information and submit the letter. Note: Because lawmakers will be in session during March & April, some offices prefer not to schedule advanced appointments and will encourage you to "just stop in." Scheduling policies change from one legislator to another. Be flexible and even if the lawmaker is not present when you stop by, request to meet with a member of their staff ------------------------------------ ACT NOW, send President Obama a quick congrats on the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize and ASK HIM TO DELIVER ON THE CHANGE, PEACE he promised. --------- President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. The fact that he continues to keep peacemaking on the agenda despite our domestic catastrophes that he is currently handling deserves admiration. To be recognized with a Nobel Peace Prize demands our congratulations.
President Obama has accepted this award as a "call to action." As we congratulate the president, we should also reinforce the notion that we are anticipating "action." Peace is not accomplished by the actions of one man alone. Everyone can and should play a role. Let's do our part and send thousands of letters to the President congratulating him on this achievement and encourage one of the most potentially powerful brokers of peace to keep his promises and deliver “change”. -------------
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