Think Progress: "Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Fox News, 8/28/05: This is a constitution, certainly, by Middle Eastern standards, that’s astoni
August 27, 2005

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Think Progress: "Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Fox News, 8/28/05:

This is a constitution, certainly, by Middle Eastern standards, that’s astonishing…while Islam is mentioned, it is not the controlling law of the country.

Iraqi draft constitution: Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation. No law can be passed that contradicts the undisputed rules of Islam."...read on"

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In my mind, any constitution that bases itself on religious doctrine is destined to be governed by that doctrine. I've been hearing much talk that they will make changes to the document so don't be worried about it. My feelings are that the changes they make in the future will only strengthen the religious hold over the people and not weaken them.

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