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Old 23rd Jan 2009, 07:27
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Mike.Park
 
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What really ticks me off is the lack of public opposition to these ridiculous proposals.

MP Shaikh Mohammed Khalid Mohammed says the constitution states that Bahrain's religion is Islam.

If you look at Bahrain's constitution under Chapter 1 [Article 2], it clearly states that "Islam Sharia is a principle source for legislation".

It doesn't say that Islam is THE EXCLUSIVE source
It doesn't say that Islam is THE SOLE source
It doesn't say that Islam is THE ONLY source

He goes on to say alcohol is a reason for "a lot" of problems in Bahrain.

He gives no evidence to support this claim. I'm pretty darn sure if we were furnished with crime statistics, you'd find that the vast majority of crimes committed in Bahrain are non-alcohol related even though alcohol is readily available in clubs/bars/restaurants/off-licences etc
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