Sakineh Mohammad Ashtiani, 43, was convicted of "adultery while being married" and given the death penalty after a trial over her husband's murder in 2006. Her penalty was to be stoned to death, the normal penalty for such an offense in Muslim countries. The London Times carried an article about the penalty and the article showed a woman, who later turned out NOT to be Ashtiani, who appeared without her head being covered. As you know in “civilized” Muslim countries such a horrendous crime must be punished and Nevertheless, Ashtiani was sentenced to being whipped 99 times.
There is concern that in addition Ashtiani will be hanged.
There is no an international outcry about this matter but, no doubt, Iran will not waiver.
However, I hear nothing from Mayor Bloomberg and other supporters of the Ground Zero Mosque since, I assume, they feel this is justified under the banner of freedom of religion. Perhaps the Ground Zero Mosque can set aside an area where adulteresses can be stoned under Sharia law. I am certain the community board and liberal Democrats would support such a plan. After all, Muslims should be able to practice their peaceful religion.
From Jim P., a Real Conservative
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