Bob McCarty Writes

Billboard is 20 miles south of Detroit on I-75.

The United American Committee had a 48-foot-wide billboard* erected yesterday along I-75 in Luna Pier, Mich., about 10 miles north of Toledo and 20 miles south of Detroit.  It’s message (above):  SHARIA LAW THREATENS AMERICA.

Though I was unfamiliar with UAC until after reading this post today, I found myself in agreement with the message of the billboard which is based upon an understanding of why Sharia Law is bad for all societies.

During a visit to the UAC web site, I learned the group describes itself as “a non-partisan movement of concerned Americans promoting awareness of threats which face America from within” and was able to read the group’s 10-point platform.  Take a look at each plank (below) and see if you agree as well:

1. Our goal is the unity of all Americans, against the threats of Islamic extremism which face our nation and a goal of ensuring a secure future for America. We will accomplish our goals set forth through the following actions: Educate our society on the natures of our enemies. Inform the American people on issues which must be resolved.

2. Our goal is that freedom for all religious faiths continues, insofar as they do not endanger the American people, or the existence of democracy.

3. Our goal is the education of the American people regarding the philosophies and activities of our enemies which are operating from within the United States borders. Furthermore, it is the duty of every American to report to authorities any activities observed which may inflict harm upon the American people.

4. We will promote awareness of the dangers in lenient sentencing of terrorists and the benefits of harsh sentences in regards to terrorist activities.

5. We will educate the nation regarding how our enemies may use our immigration policies against us.

6. Our nation’s security shall come first and foremost. The United American Committee is dedicated to protecting the American people, and allowing them to live safe and comfortable lives, without the threats of Islamic extremism and terrorist activities. We feel a key to accomplishing this is by maintaining a secure border. Our goal is to promote citizen involvement in this issue, through showing support for border patrol and immigration agents as well as assisting by encouraging on the ground support through volunteer activism.

7. We encourage close scrutinization of the funding of any organization from a foreign source, and are dedicated to bringing attention to the American people of any foreign funded organization which may pose a threat to the existence of democracy.

8. Our goal is to work towards ending dependency on oil, and educating the American people on the dangers of importing oil from countries tied to Islamic extremism. The United American Committee also encourages automotive corporations to pursue alternative fuels in order to help decrease the funding of foreign regimes which have known ties to Islamic extremism.

9. The United American Committee believes education is a key to a bright future. We desire for the education system of America to teach our youth the facts, and the true nature of our extremist enemies. We hope to encourage our nations educators so that they shall not feel pressure to withhold vital information for fear of reprimand due to political correctness. Our youth are our nation’s future. We must hold their education to the highest level of importance.

10. Our goal is to encourage Muslim Americans to embrace democratic ideals, and the American way of life. All citizens are equal and are entitled to the rights granted by the United States constitution. These rights may only be revoked when an individual, regardless of creed or race, commits an act against his/her fellow American or against the American populace, whether by action or intent. We encourage American Muslims to denounce the ideals of our extremist enemies, and to stand against our enemy’s terrorist actions.

*If you happen to live in the area near the billboard or happen to be driving in that direction this week, please snap a photo and send it to me at this e-mail address:  bobmccartywrites (at) gmail (dot) com.  Be sure to replace (at) and (dot) with periods. UDPATE 11/25/08: Thanks to Always On Watch for the photo.