American Couple Has Close Encounter with Shari'a in Malaysia ( Religion of Peace )

little green footballs... ^ | October 28, 2006 | SIRA HABIBU

[george76]

The forces of radical Islam are getting very bold in Malaysia; an American couple was subjected to a humiliating, terrifying 2 am khalwat inspection by “religious enforcement officers:”

Retired American policeman Randal Barnhart, who was subjected to a 2am raid by religious enforcement officers, is reconsidering his plan to make Malaysia his second home.

“After that unpleasant episode two weeks ago, I do not feel like making Malaysia my second home. It is a pity because both my wife and I really love Langkawi,” he said.

On Oct 12, Barnhart, 62, and his wife Carole, 61, were in their rented condominium in Kuah when enforcement officers continuously knocked on their door at 2am, accusing them of committing khalwat (close proximity).

He said the officers demanded to see his marriage certificate, although he had told them that they were Christians and should not be subjected to Islamic law.

“We find it difficult to forget the unpleasant episode. My wife was so terrified by the incident that she fears sleeping in that condominium,” he added.

Banhart said the officers were rude and insisted on “seeing the woman” when he opened the door. “My wife had to show herself despite only having a sarong on at that time. We felt humiliated for being treated this way,” he said.

He said he had to send his wife back to the United States on the next available flight because she feared people might return to the condominium to terrify her in the middle of the night.

She flew home on Wednesday.

“I want the religious department to apologise to me and my wife in writing,”

[george76]

at 2 am.

geez

[kalee]

ping to 26

follow the link to hear Frankie sing.. ;0)

[Politicalmom]

Conservative women will be wearing holsters....

[george76]

[kalee]

“I want the religious department to apologise to me and my wife in writing,”

Keep dreaming.

[Clock King]

What's scary is I just realized this guy was a police officer. I hate to think of the poor decisions he made while he was on the force.

[Williams]

Many many of us here cannot distinguish between moslems and terrorists. You may not like moslem culture and religion, but the fact there are moslem countries is NOT the same as the fact there are terrorists and terrorist supporting moslem countries. The simplest proof of this is that MOST moslem countries are allied with the USA or at least not helpful to terrorists. Examples? Kuwait, Egypt, etc. Saudi Arabia for all the problems there is the number one target of Al Queda.

IF all these countries were our enemies, the WOT would be very very different. I don't want any Sharia law here, but Malaysia is NOT the United States.

[george76]

Sailing alone in these waters ?

not the best idea...pirates and more

at least, his wife will be safe

[sgtbono2002]

You got that right pal. You dont have to worry about me going to any Muslim ruled country ,including France .Living there?? Hell no. Lebanon, Israel, Egypt? Great places for tourist trips? This tourist isnt interested in going anywhere I am not wanted. They may want my dollars ,but as long as they dont want me they can kiss my butt.

[Diddle E. Squat]

“I want the religious department to apologise to me and my wife in writing,”

"My wife and I"

Maybe the Malaysian officials viewed them as illegal aliens. (Suddenly some Freepers become greatly conflicted...)

[af_vet_1981]

We don't know anything else about him, the city in which he served, the type of police job he actually had, the content of his character and that of his wife, etc. The story is sparse, typical drive-by media. All we know is he retired to Malaysia and is nominally a Christian.

[af_vet_1981]

There is this little tidbit.

"Banhart said he would be sailing to Thailand once his yacht was repaired."

[george76]

There are comments on the bottom, too.

http://malaysia-today.net/blog2006/newsncom.php?itemid=338

[SAMS]

Coming soon to a city near you.....or maybe your city?

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

“I want the religious department to apologize to me and my wife in writing,”

"My wife and I"

Umm, actually, "me" is correct, although it could be improved by: "apologize to my wife and me."

The preposition "to" must be followed by the objective form of "I/me," which is me. One would never say "I want the religious department to apologize to I."

Making the object of the preposition a compound one, by adding "my wife" does not change the fact that the object form of "I/me" must be used.

[Grampa Dave]

Excellent summary of the reality of the Islamofascists and the suicidal love affair our liberals have with these serial killers.

[Michael.SF.]

Liberal American women will be wearing burkas if we lose this WOT

Even then, they will claim: "It's all George Bush's fault"

[af_vet_1981]

I especially found this comment illuminating, in that it shows such a naivete about the goal of Islamic facism. He may as well be in the Belgian Congo in the 60s asking what part of their new Constitution enabled them to rape and murder his family.

"i m hoping any state religious department official monitoring this blog will respond to my question.

i wud like to know WHICH part of our country's Constitution actually accords d state religious departments with policing powers?

[Petronski]

“I want the religious department to apologise to me and my wife in writing...”

Naive idiot.

He has NO idea what those "people" really are. He's got to be a Kerry voter.

[ASA Vet]

He'll be sailing north into Thai waters. He'll be safe.