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To: RetiredNow who wrote (217805)	2/7/2005 12:08:31 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574974

This is the part where liberals should be saying, "Keep an open mind. We shouldn't impose our version of democracy on the Muslim world." I would expect you, tejek, to keep an open mind with Iraq too, but watch for the clues that will show that Iraq is going down the wrong path. Sistani wants the Koran to be the basis of Iraq's constitution. The definition of a theocracy is a gov't of a state by immediate divine guidance. Mohammad was divinely guided to authorize the writing of the Koran. ted

To: RetiredNow who wrote (217805)	2/7/2005 1:08:59 AM
From: Elroy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574974

The U.S. CPA agreed with the interrim governing council that Islam would be the source of their legislation. This is fine and is probably what most Iraqis want. In fact, this is how Turkey manages their democracy, with Islam as the source of their legistlation. This is not the same thing as a theocracy. This is correct. There is nothing wrong with Islam being the source of all law, as long as the ability to revise laws exists. The public can interpret Islam however they want, as long as one body doesn't hold veto power over the public's will it will allow Islam to morph into something acceptable to modern day Iraqis. It's the Supreme Council's veto power that is problematic in Iran.