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8. They mention a case where I man raped his wife because under

Sun Aug 4, 2013, 01:23 PM

Aug 2013

the laws he was familiar with, it was his right to do so.

I can see how foreign laws shouldn't trump US law, but this seems extreme.

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More states move to ban foreign law in courts [View all] rug Aug 2013 OP

Why do you think Nixon vetoed the bill? rug Aug 2013 #2

I have no idea why Nixon vetoed the bill. Thinkingabout Aug 2013 #3

Grandstanding? Islamophobia? cbayer Aug 2013 #4

I think it's unnecessary. rug Aug 2013 #5

I can understand restricting headwear during a test. Jim__ Aug 2013 #6

That's the way to handle it, cas-by-case. rug Aug 2013 #7

They mention a case where I man raped his wife because under cbayer Aug 2013 #8

He can take his chances with a jury. rug Aug 2013 #9

Pretty much. rug Aug 2013 #11

AFAIK there are two threads to this. Igel Aug 2013 #12

Thanks for your thoughts. rug Aug 2013 #13