[nmh]

" ... a pro-American member of Iraq's new parliament claims there is "no relationship between Islam and democracy." "


I fear he is right.

Our laws are based on Judeo Christian principles.

Iraq's laws are based on "sharia" law which has "nothing to do with democracy or human rights," ... .

[schu]

Yes, it emanates with the idea that we are all equal before God. Islamic law clearly has a different view of us "dhimmis"

We are giving the Iraqis a chance to become enlightened and see the world in a new and mature way.

Unfortunately it is hard to be optimistic. Hope I am wrong.

schu