December 12, 2006

Hand Amputation Coming to 'Moderate' Indonesia

Indonesia's government has proposed the introduction of hand amputation for thieves. Why? Because it's in the Koran. Islam, religion of something something.....

Jakarta Post:

One article in the draft law says thieves found guilty ofstealing goods worth more than the market price of 94 grams (3ounces) of gold should have a hand amputated, a punishment stipulated in the Koran, Islam's holy book, and carried out in some Islamic countries.

The Indonesian government agreed to allow Shariah law in Aceh four years ago as part of negotiations to end the 29-year war between separatist rebels and the military. The province is slowly introducing elements of the legal code.

Last year, special Islamic courts began enforcing some of the laws, which include punishing gamblers with caning, forcing womento cover their heads in public and banning the consumption ofalcohol.

Via Pigilito, who has more.

By Rusty Shackleford, Ph.D. at 11:00 AM | |