Posted on 10/10/2005 8:56:13 PM PDT by jsemmens
A proposal to legalize so-called "honor killings" is making the rounds in Brussels. The proposal is inspired by pressure to end intolerance and discrimination against Muslims.
"Honor killing" is the term applied when male family members who feel disgraced by perceived immodest behavior of a female relative kill her. The types of behavior likely to be considered immodest include going out without being accompanied by a male relative, failure to cover the head, enjoying the company or companionship of non-Muslims and seeking employment outside the home.
"We are told that our laws against homicide conflict with this traditional Muslim obligation," said Rene Luscard, Deputy for Justice in the European Union. "Right now, our laws do not allow for this kind of exception. This is viewed as anti-Muslim. We are trying to reach a satisfactory compromise."
Negotiations with Muslim representatives are currently focused on whether the right to honor killings can be restricted to "first order" relatives -- fathers, brothers, uncles and sons -- or whether it must be extended to more distant relatives like cousins who may be less emotionally conflicted than the closer relatives.
Officials hope to have something ready for a vote by early next year.
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Satire, I know... but all too damned possible.
Please don't give them any ideas. Liberals have a hard time with satire.
You sure got that right.
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