Sharia, the scare word | Michael Tomasky

Here you will find an excellent explanation by Lee Smith, writing at the tablet.com, on what sharia law actually is, and why Newt Gingrich is being rather over-the-top. Smith is a conservative, by the way, just so you know that I'm not referring you to someone who's in on the vast conspiracy of American surrender.

Sharia is a system of laws and jurisprudence. I'm not saying it's all grand. From the things I've read it is in many respects deeply reactionary. I believe, at least by some...