Mail & Response

Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 5:44 PM

Subject: Petition

Dear Sister

May I just thank for all your wonderful work defending the rights of Muslim women and in particular, I wish to thank you for taking the initiative to create this petition for A. H. Ali. Wishing you every strength and happiness in the midst of resisting the oppression.

Yasmin Alam

To: Jalil Behroozi

Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 3:23 AM

Subject: Re: Petition to support ayaan Hirsi Ali

GoodmorningMr Behroozi,

thanks so much for your email..

Did send it already to many of my friends , also the email received yesterday from Mrs. Homa Arjomand..

I am a big supporter of Mrs.Arjomand and whatever lays in my power to help from this side I do ..

I forward all her petitions to others and hope somehow that that helps in het quest for justice in this world.....

Her work is just amasing and so courageous, somehow I wish i could help her more directly in her work but how ?

Maybe one day i could meet her somewhere when she is holding a conference somewhere or something in that direction even as an onlooker only and a listener, that would already suffice......

Kindest Regards and sincerely,

Violaine

Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 5:45 PM

Subject: manifesto

Hello,
I would be honoured to undersign the manifesto for liberation and freedom.
Bart Overvliet
Guide of the Int. Raelian Movement www.rael.org
The Hague, Netherlands
Best regards,
Bart Overvliet

http://www.radioradicale.it/approfondimento_submission/

Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 6:05 AM

Subject: add my name

Dear Homa
Please add my name in the list
Best regards
Amel Grami
Prof at the University of Tunis,Tunisia

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 2:39 PM

Subject: Re: Hi Cindy: Would you like to sign this petition? please let me know as soon as possible. thanks Homa Arjomand

I put this (petition in support of Ayaan Hirsi Ali) to the SWAG coordinating collective and they agreed that SWAG
could sign the petition.

you can add this:

Coordinating Collective
Victoria Status of Women Action Group
swag@pacificcoast.net
www.pacificcoast.net/~swag

Cindy L'Hirondelle

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 4:08 AM

Subject: Réf. : Re: Petition

Will youplease add my name to your list

Name : Vesse

First name : Andre

Occupation retired

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 2:01 AM

Subject: Re: Manifesto of the third Camp

Thursday June 8, 2006

Hi Homa,

Yes please put me on your list if I'm not already on it.

I was wondering if you had seen Submission ,Theo van Gogh's short film?

I'm sending you the link if you'd like to download it to your web site. I think it makes some important statements that need to be heard. There are alot of religions out there which seem to institutionalize the abuse of it worshippers. Kind of makes me even more the steadfast on the matter of keeping a watch out for religions and their incursions into matters of the state.Ie distribution of freedom and democratic rights. The separation of church and state.

I bookmarked your website.

The best link which actually worked for the download of the film was this site (below) my guess is Spanish.

to download the short film Submission click on the top left link on the actual site and voila!

Its in English with subtitles I believe to be Dutch.

If you have already seen this film please send me your opinion of it.

Here too is a very succinct statement which I think defines the intent of many of these religions.

"Healthy outlets for sexual impulses release the kind of aggression
that, when it is not released, leads to war. There are very clear ties
between sexual expression and democracy, between sexual repression
(including restrictions on female sexuality) and illness in the body
politic. "

Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 6:21 PM

Subject: need help

hi i am woman from jordan ,i have married since 5years but idont have children so i went to adoctor ,he request from me very expensive tests,i dont work and my husband salary very little so i can not treat my self and in the same time i would like to have childrens so much and we rent our home so we have very complicated problems ,i would like to help me please and thanke you. name; fatma

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 11:21 AM

Subject: Re: RE paris

Translation :

"Dear Homa,

Unfortunately, I was not able to write to you before today. Your trip in France and your interventions have shown that the problem of women's rights is a world problem, despite the specificities of each country. The essential thing is unity, and in order to achieve this unity, information must circulate, quickly.

You have been able to inform and mobilize. Bravo!

Please find herewith, as agreed:

1- speech during the gathering before the Canadian Embassy

2 - speech during your visit at the Headquarters of femmes Solidaires.

Yours truly."

Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 7:13 PM

Subject: Sharia Court In Australia? (Legal Research)

Dear Homa Arjomand,

I am a student at Taylor's College Subang Jaya (http://www.taylors.edu.my/main.php) in Malaysia, in South-East Asia.
As an undergraduate of the South Australian Matriculation programme, I take Legal Studies as a subject. I am currently conducting a research
paper entitled "Should a sharia court for divorce be set up in Australia?"

This article "Muslim Leaders' Divorce Proposal" was published in 2005. (http://www.wluml.org/english/newsfulltxt.shtml?cmd[157]=x-157-224686)

Although the issue was declared closed by the Australian Government in 2005, I am interested in exploring this further. While conducting
research, I had the opportunity to come across material on Marion Boyd's proposition on sharia in Ontario, Canada, the Arbitration Act
of 1991, and the efforts of your campaign and other parties such as the Muslim Canadian Congress. Since both situations are similiar, I
would like to request your permission to conduct an interview (here through email) on your opinions on this matter. With your permission,
I would like to ask you several questions in line with my research: 1) In your opinion, what is the greatest controversy or problem that
lies with the creation of a sharia court? 2) How probable would it be that conflict would exist between the dual
systems of law (e.g. sharia court rulings and civil law)? What sort of situations would bring about this conflict, and how could they be
resolved? 3) In the absence of a sharia court, what is the existing alternative for persons with family, divorce and marital issues that need to be
resolved? Is this adequate? If not, what do you propose should be done? 4) In your opinion, what effect does the 'sharia court' issue have on
the local Muslim community as well as multiculturalism in general?
My research paper will be submitted to the course evaluator by next month. As such, your response and contribution is greatly appreciated.
Should you have any enquiries, feel free to contact me at this email address. I will be also sending out similiar letters to related parties
involved with the debate, including legal advisors and organizations in Canada and Australia.

Thank you for your time,
Sharon Ling

(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 12:39 PM

Subject: Asking for help for a degree thesis

Ms Homa Arjomand,

my name is Matteo Cena and I’m an Italian student at the University of Turin, Italy, at the faculty of Jurisprudence. I chose to make my degree thesis in Muslim law and the title of my dissertation is “Šarī‛a law in the arbitral courts of Canada”.

The most difficult point in my work is to identify the Muslim Personal/Family Law that would be used in the arbitral process if premier McGuinty didn’t establish that “…there will be no religious arbitration in Ontario…” on September 11, 2005. For this reason, for this reason could you be so kind to let me have titles of books, articles and websites where I could find out information about the possible content of a Muslim PFL in Canada, in order to elaborate in my thesis your points in the battle against Šarī‛a in Canada and to explain the lesser aspects of the Muslim Law, which are equally not compatible with occidental framework.

Thanking you in advance for all the help that you may give me, I would like to express my solidarity to your campaign.

Sincerely your

Matteo Cena.

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:01 AM

Subject: Re: Re: please distribute thanksHoma arjomand

Dear Homa,

Thank you for the immediate reaction to my request on the case of Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Ayaan is one of the Brave Minds of the present times who challenges Political Islam. International Committee to Protect Freethinkers would stand with all of you in support of Ayaan.
The following social activists have telephonically wanted me to send their names as Signers of the Petition:
1. R.S.V. Murali,
General Secretary: Atheist Society of India, Visakhapatnam, India.
2. G.D. Saraiah,
President: Periyar Forum for Social Enlightenment, Karimnagar, India
3. J. Ravi,
Secretary: Society for Promotion of Scientific Temper, Visakhapatnam, India.
4. B. Naresh,
President: Scientific Students Federation, Hyderabad, India.
5. J. Sarada,
Member: Atheist Society of India, Visakhapatnam, India
6. J.Syamala,
Member: Atheist Society of India, Visakhapatnam, India
7. J. Suneetha,
Member: Atheist Society of India, Visakhapatnam, India
8. J. Swapna,
Member: Atheist Society of India, Visakhapatnam, India
9. D. Nagaraj,
Member: Atheist Society of India, Karimnagar, India
10. S. Srinivasa Rao,
Member: Atheist Society of India, S.Kota, India
11. S.V. Ramana,
Member: Atheist Society of India, S.Kota, India
Please include the above names in the Petition. If their signed petitions are required for any reason I will be glad to send you by post.
I will communicate your message to all our supporters for signing the Petition.
I am initiating the campaign for Ayaan's support and will be in touch with you soon.
More soon
In Solidarity
Jaya Gopal,
Coordinator,
International Committee to Protect Freethinkers (ICOF).

Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 6:31 PM

Subject: petition Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Hello,

I would like to express my support to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and I have discovered your email address through a French link (my country!).

My name is Vanessa Duclos, I am an English teacher and simultaneouly doing a PhD at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Samuel Beckett's theatre.

Thanks for your help, to her and to us,

Vanessa Duclos.

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:10 PM

Subject: Re: Petition to Support Ayaan Hirsi Ali.doc

Hi Homa, I support your work against political Islam and I follow their actions as best I can. I have some concerns about this particular petition as I fear it will not accomplish what you want. I do not feel there is enough information out "there" about the Dutch Government and people will not want to attack the Dutch without more examples.....I want to support Ayaan in her work to educate the world on Political Islam....Will her job in the States do that? What does she suggest?

I wince everytime I read in the paper of the extreme views of political Muslims who kill athletes for wearing shorts or of another woman being killed by her partner in a jealous possessive rage, or of gays in Russia being threatened by religious Muslims who say they should be incarcerated......

I have been 100% involved in raising money for some Grannies in Africa who are raising their grandchildren because of Aids....As of tonight I am finished for awhile so I am getting back to my email.

I'm hoping that NAC gets going in September so we will have a national voice on these issues.....

Please keep me informed of what you are doing. I keep your speeches for reference.....

Much caring, Bev Lefrancois

To: Homawpi@nosharia.com

Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 5:19 PM

Subject: HAC Conference

Ms. Arjomand,

I am the chairperson of the 2006 HAC Conference and I firstly wanted to congratulate you on your being awarded the Humanist of The Year. I sent you an email a few days ago but I fear the address may be incorrect, hence this email.

I am attaching the conference package for your perusal. We would be pleased if, along with your speech at the award dinner, you would agree to sit on the panel on “The Fundamentalist Threat”. We would give you 15 – 20 minutes to give a presentation and allow 10 minute for the other speakers on the panel with the bulk of the session taken up with a Q&A. We hope to make all the sessions as interactive as possible.

The other question is whether you think you will require any extra security during your stay.

We would also appreciate a short (200 word) bio and photo for inclusion in the program.

Many thanks, we look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

Sincerely

Pat O’Brien

Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:04 PM

Subject: Re: Hi Anna:Would you be able to contact various organizations and promote this petition.We need to put this petition on line with as many organizations as possible.I count on you.But it needs to be done within very short timeThe most by Monday. Thanks Hom

Hello Homa,

I know we have to get confirmation of support for this petition by Monday,
but I am not sure if I will get responses by then. I will try and contact
more organizations today but as I just wanted to confirm if Monday is the
final deadline.
Thank you,
Anna Salim

president@secularalliance.ca

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:36 PM

Subject: RE: Hello Ms. Dale: would you like to sign this petition? please let me know. Thanks Homa Arjomand

Hi Homa,
I did not receive the petition with this note.
Please send me a copy or let me know if there is a website for me to find
it. If it involves women's rights or is against murder & torture I would
probably want to sign it.

Regards,
Dale Johnsen

To: Homawpi@nosharia.com

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 4:58 PM

Subject: Fw: [hac-members] Please distribute this petition thanks Homa arjomand

Hi Homa, recieved from both, J. Perkins and Bill Broderick, and I sign
Dagmar Gontard-Zelinkova

To: j.behroozi@sympatico.ca

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 10:57 AM

Subject: Re: petition in support of Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Hi Jalil,

I have discussed the matter with my executive and will be happy to support the petition. You may use the following:

Justin Trottier

President, Toronto Secular Alliance

www.secularalliance.ca

Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:19 AM

Subject: petition to support Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Hello !
I sign the petition you wrote in support of Ayan Hirsi Ali
Claudie Lesselier (Paris, France)
feminist and for migrants/refugees rights activist
Claudie Lesselier

Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 2:44 AM

Subject: UofT Lecture on Sharia

Dear Ms.Arjomand,

I am Fatma Hassan, President of the Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations
Undergraduate Students Union. My group has been trying very hard to put on a
lecture in regards to the failure of Sharia arbitration in Canada, and more
importantly who this is tied, if it all, to women's status in the Middle East
and countries where Sharia is applied.
Given that this is a tremendously important subject, which we believe our
study body deserved to gain a better understanding on, we would like to extend
our invitation to you as one of our key not speakers in regards to the topic.
More importantly, it is essential to have women speakers that are very
passionate and have extensive knowledge on the topic, in order to give the
subject matter its due justice.
As such it would be our honour to have you as one of our speakers in this
event.
Currently our tentative dates are centered on the 29th and 30th of November,
or on the 1st of December.
I understand that this on rather short notice, but given the vital nature of
this topic, which will be a learning experience to both Muslim and non-Muslim
audiences, we would very much appreciate the presence of a person of your
stature at our event.
If you can attend, please do notify me of which date best accomodates your
schedule.
Thank you in advance and I look forward in hearing from you,
Fatma Hassan,
NMC-Su, President.

To: j.behroozi@sympatico.ca

Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 11:07 PM

Subject: RE: petition in support of Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Hi Homa,

Please add our names to the petition: we are happy to do so and honoured that you called on us for this worthy cause.

All the best,

Kyle Pae

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:54 PM

Subject: Ayaan picture link

Hi Homa:
I've attached a picture that can be used to link to
http://www.nosharia.com/Petition%20to%20Support%20Ayaan%20Hirsi%20Ali.htm

in case anyone wants to use it. It will appear on the safewater site tomorrow.
Ron Hart
webmaster
http://www.safewatergroup.org/

Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5:15 PM

Subject: Signature

Hi Homa,

Just received the petition in support of Ayaan Hirsi Ali mailed by Catherine Deudon.
I’m a feminist from the seventies, and the founder of the Centre Audiovisuel Simone de Beauvoir...
Thank you for adding my name to those who have already signed.( I live in Paris )
Best wishes and warm regards

Ioana Wieder

To: Homawpi@nosharia.com

Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 4:42 PM

Subject: Re: petition

Dear Homa..... I would very much like to sign the petition to support Ayaan
Hirsi Ali. I am a retired teacher currently working on a MTS... a Masters in
theology with concentration on marginalized females and global homelessness.
I am very much opposed to the seditious ambitions of all forms of ultra
right wing governments worldwide whose greedy policies inhibit the natural
growth of society and foster the interests of the rich. I am particularly
concerned with the ambitions of the Political Islam both in Iraq and its
neighbours as well as self serving interests in Europe and our Western
hemisphere. Most devout Muslims tell me that they abhor the
misinterpretation of their Sacred Scripts by these factions and terrorists.
We and they pray daily that sanity will prevail if enough people take a
stand as you are doing on Ayaan's behalf. I truly believe in the power of
one. If we add enough "ones" to this petition, it WILL be successful!!!
Congratulations on your intiative and the very best of luck! Sharon
McBride-Pine,member of Brampton Canadian University Women, former Ontario
primary and secondary shool teacher

Sharon Mcbride-Pine

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:59 PM

Subject: Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Dear Homa Arjomand,

I admire and support your fight against injustice, discrimination and brutality.

I would like to take the liberty to give you some information about Ayaan Hirsi Ali and that activities of the Dutch Humanist Association.

You should know that almost all politicians in the Netherlands objected to minister Verdonk's behaviour. Even, all other members of the government were indignant, indeed outraged, with minister Verdonk. Immediately Verdonk was demanded to account for her behaviour both in a governmental meeting and in parliament. There was no support for her whatsoever, and she is forced to reconsider her decision.

The Humanist Association in the Netherlands did not remain silent on the situation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali but has issued a statement and has written a letter to minister Verdond. It reads as follows:

Amsterdam, 17 May 2006

The Humanist Association is shocked by the way minister Verdonk is behaving with regard to the naturalisation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali. This particular case is an extremely painfull symbol of her refugee- and asylum policy in which legislation no longer is aimed at justice. The minister opts for a strictly procedural interpretation of politics and does not have an eye, whatsoever for the human measure.

The Humanist Association calls on minister Verdonk to make humanity and humaneness a yardstick of her policy. Not only in the situation of Ayaan Hirsi Ali but also in similar cases that are less protected by the public opinion. Minister Verdonk not only has the opportunity and possibility but also the task and duty to use the law as a tool for justice. She should not use the law as an excuse of her behaviour.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali has very courageously played a role in the questions of immigration and integration. This critical voice forms next to more softer approaches a very important element of the Dutch public debate. It is very sad and deplorable that Ayaan Hirsi Ali's role in the Netherlands has to end in this way.

The Humanist Association is of the view that the minister should be guided by what is the eventual aim of legislation: justice and human dignity.

With kind regards, and wishing us success in trying to achieve a more humane world,

Rob Buitenweg

Vice-president IHEU

Member of the board of the Dutch Humanist Association

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:17 PM

Subject: RE: Petition to Support Ayaan Hirsi Ali.doc

Dave Bleakney, Canadian Union of Postal Workers

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 8:00 AM

Subject: Re: Fw: RE paris

Dear Homa,

So nice to hear from you. I don't read French

however.

I'm sorry that I have not answered your previous

Email. I hardly have any time online, so couldn't

read it.

Love and hugs,

Arlene

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 2:39 AM

Subject: Re: Women Won't Forget

Dear Ms. Arjomand,
Earlier in the month I wrote you requesting a speaker for the Dec 6th vigil. I
realize that you are extremely busy and, as you do much travelling
internationally, that you may not even have access to your e-mail at times. As
we did not hear from you we have secured another speaker. However, both myself
and our entire group remain very interested in, and supportive of, your
organization and your work. If I can ever be of any assistance to you, please
let me know.
I am still interested in securing a copy of the DVD that was for sale at this
summer's conference and I wish to be added to any e-mail or mailing list you
may have. When you have a chance, let me know if the DVD is still available.

Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Shirley Gillett "Women Won't Forget"

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 5:30 PM

Subject: Sharia Law and globalization of political Islam

Ms. Homa Arjomand aziz;

I red your speech in Paris, and the authenticity of your speech was grate,that make me to send this e-mail
to you and I greatly appreciated of your work. I am a political activist for secular and free
government for Iran, and we at our organization; SOS Iran DBA IOTM from day one %100 believe with your
massage, and thank you for your effort. Please let us work together for this grate cues, and
let me know, what I can do to help? With all respect and Love for Human Rights;
Parviz Haddadizadeh
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To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 12:51 PM

Subject: Sharia

Homa

I have gotten your contact info from a friend who attended a demonstration on Parliament Hill against Sharia Law in September.

I am wondering if you or someone from your organization would be able to contact me. I am a member of the Sowing Circle, which is a group of progressive women who meet every six weeks to talk about issues and concerns affecting our communities and our country.

At our September meeting we discussed Sharia and found out very quickly we did not have a good understanding of Sharia Law.

We would like to learn more about the implications of Sharia and how it would impact Canadian women.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Our next meeting is Nov. 30th

My contact info is:

I look forward to your reply.

Regards

Nadia Willard

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:37 AM

Subject: Georgetown Tuesday

Dera Homa,
How wonderful to hear you speak in Georgetown this Tuesday! I do hope you
are getting some rest after your world travels. I will check the website for
updates and look forward to offering my support in future.
It was lovely to meet you in person. I am attaching the article I wrote
about August 12, use it in anyway you wish.
Cheers,
Nancy

Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 10:28 AM

Subject: Re: Visual Report on Tour of Homa Arjomand in Europe

Hi Homa,

Hilary Walker here, we met in the summer when I invited you to come in and be interviewed on CBC News: Weekend about Sharia law in Ontario. Thank you for keeping me on your email list, I read your emails with great interest. I was at a banquet last week and heard a wonderful keynote speech by Sally Armstrong; thank you to you & her both for continuing to push for women's rights, I'm there with you, please keep in touch.

Hilary.

Hilary Walker

Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 2:04 PM

Subject: Re: Visual Report on Tour of Homa Arjomand in Europe

Hello Homa,
Teresa has moved on to bigger and better things, and the CSU has elected a new womyn's liaison postion at Capilano. I would just like to extend my thanks to all of the great information that you have relayed to Teresa and would love to keep on interacting with you and all of the fantastic work that you do. My name is Suzie Dunn and I'll be running the womyn's centre at Capilano and everyone is still very interested in getting updates on your struggle.
Thanks so much
Suzie Dunn

Letter in Swedish

Hej!
Jag var där och lyssnade. Mycket intressant och jag blir så glad över att se så många starka kvinnor.
Jag stöder er fullt ut och delar era åsikter.Blev dock lite konfunderad när jag kom dit och
hälsades av någon kvinna i dörren som undrade om jag skulle in på föreläsningen. Hon hade inte fått något
meddelande om det sade hon. Hon var irriterad over detta förstod jag. Hon frågade inte vem jag var och hur det kom sig att jag var där. Jag kände inte att hon tyckte om att jag var där. På det sättet kan man inte få anhängare. Nu var jag så intresserad så jag brydde mig inte, men i en annan situation skulle jag ha gått därifrån. Inte bra att möta den enda
svenskan i lokalen på det sättet.

För övrigt har jag intresserat andra för detta med politisk islam och många är chockade över att
shariadomstol var så nära att bli införd i Canada. Intresset bland icke iranier är stort då jag berättar om detta. Jag fick för övrigt klart för mig att islamska feminister inte tänker annorlunda än jag vad gäller slöja och islamska skolor och jag
kommer att skriva om det i min klommande uppsats. Jag skriver om hederstradition men också om genusperspektivet i stort.
Tack för inbjudan. Det var till stor hjälp för mig att lyssna på er. Inbjud mig gärna till fler intressanta föreläsningar m.m.
Vänligen
Marianne Rhedig

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 11:09 AM

Hello Homa,

This is Melodie Caruso from Centretown News. I want to thank you for our conversation last evening. It was very insightful and important to understand the issue.I also wanted to ask if you have any pictures of the demonstration that you could email me, along with your permission to print the picture beside the story. There are many pictures on your website that are very good however they do have the proper resolution to be used in the paper. If you have any pictures that you are willing to send it would
be a wonderful addition to the story.
Thank you,
M. Caruso

Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 5:33 PM

Dear Homa,

Have been following the battle for the Muslim women and receiving your notices. I want to congratulate you and all the others who have dedicated so much of your lives for this cause. It's unthinkable that any Canadian politician or Government would even consider allowing anything like Sharia law in this country!! Good for all of you.

Sincerely,

Jane Gaudry

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 4:56 PM

Subject: Re: Sharia LawThe Globalization of Political Islam and women's rights

Homa!
You are going to be a very busy lady.
Good Luck to you....take care of yourself
and try not to get "Burnout".
Fran
Stefan Matess

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:07 PM

Subject: Congratulations1

Ms Homa,

Congratulations for the results of such a long struggle to avoid Sharia law in Ontario. I am a transitional support worker for Oasis Centre des Femmes, a Francophone agency working to prevent Woman abuse, and at Oasis we have closely followed all your hard work in making such a big difference for women in Ontario and all over the world.

I support as well the work on Community education.

See you there.

Dada.

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 1:12 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Congratulations

From: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 7:01 PM

Subject: [Bulk] congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Homa. you've done a great job and a wonderful service to the women of this province and perhaps elsewhere in the world.

Though I am Jewish, I am happy to give up the Jewish Bet Din for the good of all women in the province. It is important that discrimination be eradicated. I hope that something can be done to protect women who may experience discrimination in informal religious mediation processes.

Linda Gruson

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Cc: rpatten.mpp@liberal.ola.org ; rpatten.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org ; dalton.mcguinty@premier.gov.on.ca

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 1:30 PM

Subject: congratulations

Dear Ms. Homa Arjomand,

I want to thank and congratulate you for your struggle to persuade the Ontario government to disallow Sharia law based family tribunals in this province. I have been following events for some time now, ever since I attended a meeting of the Humanist Association of Ottawa a couple of years ago where you were the guest speaker, both through the media and through the regular e-mails I have been receiving from you on this matter. Many of your e-mails I have forwarded to my MPP (Richard Patten) as well as to Premier Dalton McGuinty himself, along with my personal comments supporting what you have been trying to do. What mystifies me is why it took the Premier so long to come to a decision on this. While his final decision is clearly one that reflects the values of the vast proportion of the people of Ontario (as demonstrated in several public opinion polls) , it was naturally a delicate and controversial one as well, but it was the only right decision if we are to maintain a clear separation between religion and the state. I was appalled at the wrong-headed recommendation made by Marion Boyd in her report - and I said so many times to my MPP - when she recommended approval of these religious tribunals. It would have been a grievous mistake and a dreadful precedent.

In any case, I am deeply relieved that the Premier has finally announced a decision solidly against religiously based tribunals (particularly based on Sharia law) and I hope that this will lead soon, to the complete abolition of the Arbitration Act of 1991. Religion is a strictly personal matter that each person may or may not subscribe to, but it has no place in public policy, government or in the justice system of this country.

Sincerely,

Patrick Mates / Ottawa

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 1:40 PM

Subject: RE: Petition

Congratulations. I have read that McGuinty has said no to Sharia Law. This
is wonderful news. I hope it is not proposed again, in the future.
Christiene

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 3:43 AM

Subject: RE: please join us to celebrate the courageous decision made by the Premiere Dalton McQuinty

Way to go, Homa! Congratulations!
Deborah Scroggins

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:08 AM

Subject: [Bulk] RE: [Bulk] RE: [Bulk] when and where is the Vancouver demonstration?

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR DILIGENT WORK AND CARE FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE.

Warmest regards,

G. Lass

To: Homa Arjmnad

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 1:49 AM

Subject: Thank you very much for saying No to Sharia Law!

Dear Homa,

On behalf of myself and all my friends in Ottawa I would love to say thank you very much for all you have done to stop Sharia law in Canada. For sure, we are very proud of you as an Iranian women!

Hounastly, after receiving the wonderful news about cancellation on Sharia law in Ontario the first one I thought about was you, so:

Congratulation congratulatinn and then again congratulation

Love & Peace,

Lila Ghobady

Ottawa

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:08 AM

Subject: [Bulk] RE: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Homa, Congratulations! And thank you on behalf of all the women who are going to benefit by this decision that you have so courageously led the battle for so long.

Warmest wishes,

Sriya

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:35 AM

Subject: [Bulk] RE: Fw:[Bulk] Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Hi dear Homa!

Congratulation to you Homa. Thank you for all the hard work that you, your partner, your family and your team did. Once again it was proved that people have the power to chang thing and make them right. We must remain strong on our position in deffence of human rights. As it has always been said: " The peple's united willnever be deffited".

In solidarity,

Abbas Mohammadi, Victoria, BC.

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:36 AM

Subject: Dorood bar Homa Arjomand

Dorood bar Homa Arjomand,

I would like to congratulate you on your victory against those who wish to introduce an Islamic judicial system, whatever its mandate, in Ontario. Your fight against those who wish to introduce a system that is inherently sexist and not conducive to any reform what-so-ever is truly inspiring. I hope that you take this time to celebrate your victory and I wish you and your family all the best. I am in the process of writing an article about the fight against the implementation of Sharia Law in Ontario. Thus, I would like to ask you a few questions.

1) Do you believe that one of the reasons why Dalton McGuinty rejected Sharia Law in Ontario was because Iranians, such as yourself, were directly involved?

2) It has been difficult to gain information on exactly which groups were collaborating with you on your cause. May I ask you what groups, Iranian or otherwise, helped you?

3) How do you feel about your victory?

Your thoughts will be included in a short article that I am writing. My name is Ruzbeh Hosseini and I am contacting you on behalf of Jebhe Melli.Once again I wish you all the best and I thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Ruzbeh Hosseini

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:53 AM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Yes !!!!
I am SO happy.Thank you for fighting so hard.
Sincerely,
Diane Williams

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:03 PM

Subject: Sharia Law

Dear Homa:

Stay the course in this endeavour until the matter is dealt with according to all Canadian women's wishes against Sharia law. Thank you for what you are doing. They (those who advocate for Sharia law) must not win this in our country.

Look forward to hearing you in Hamilton October 4th at Zonta.

Sincerely,

Shirley Bailey

Hamilton, Ontario

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:07 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Congratulations and thanks to you, Homa, for your dedication and leadership in the struggle.
In solidarity,
Barry Weisleder

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:29 PM

Subject: Congratulations!

I would like to extend my congratulations on your effort and success in this achievement today! It remains an important day in history now for multiple reasons!

I first heard about Shariah during the reign of the Taliban. Then i read about it when Sally Armstrong wrote about her visit to Afghanistan. Having worked in the middle east, I could not believe my ears when I heard that some men in the muslim community in Toronto (led by a retired lawyer i think, maybe 2-3 years ago) were lobbying the government to allow this method of discipline within their community. Being a Christian and just recently having returned from working a year in the middle east, I could not believe it when i heard Marion Boyd's recommendations to the government. I honestly do not believe that the muslim men in the community would abide by the stipulations she recommended. I spoke with women in the middle east and they literally indicated to me their lives were that of "handcuffed" women, in general.

I am proud to be a Canadian and that our country makes a superb effort at supporting human rights, particularly womens rights. This is especially important when women in so many parts of the world are treated so poorly and I have seen some examples of this. Had Ontario allowed religious rights to supercede women's legal rights would have disappointed me immensely.

I will continue to follow this cause and I hope we see the status quo remain in Canada for the sake of women. I hope to see improvement for women around the world.

Best Regards,

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:21 PM

Subject: Re: OPEN LETTER TO ONTARIO PREMIER DALTON McGUINTY

homa, you are my hero!

Heather Walker

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:36 PM

Subject: Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Greetings to Homa Arjomand,

Thank you for the news of your success in Ontario (and the good news for all Muslim women in Canada).

I am a State trial judge (having general jurisdiction) in Kansas, USA. I know the value of the rule of law, and the protection of individual rights. Your battle against Sharia law has captured my attention because I know a little about your personal history, and the evils in your native country from which you escaped. I agree that Sharia courts would have imposed a great abuse on Muslim women who are unwilling or unable to escape their tormentors, and preventing Sharia courts is a great deliverance for them.

It seems most westerners have held a belief that Muslim cultural extremism is a problem for the Middle East. You have made us aware that it is a problem wherever and whenever it is allowed to prevail. Please continue your courageous efforts.

Your friend in Kansas,

Van Z. Hampton

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:18 AM

Subject: dear Homa Arjomand...

i am please to know you are challenging the established Sharia Court of Canada. i have a radio show that seeks to educate and help people who are subjet to live under the cultural/religious values and practices they lived under, in the countries of origin. The purpose of the show is to provide those peoples with information that may improve their lives by becoming aware of the choices they have here in Canada. should you have any time available, i would appreciate your appearance on my show. i am sure it can help a lot of people and bring some light on matter of freedom for women. here i am sending you enclosed the profile of the show. should you have any please do no hesitate to contact me or the San Lorenzo Community Centre. "Michelle Marron: thank you. Néstor Gaetán

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:07 AM

Subject: Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

ABSOLUTE SUCCESS !! ....... thanks to your efforts.......M.N. Levant

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:59 AM

Subject: support

Hi dear Homa.....
I do appreciate about the result of the International Campaign Against Sharia Law. I hope all together look for ward to save women rights and let Canada's government understand the real value of human being and women rights.. congratulation and I wish you the
best..
Soran

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:05 PM

Subject: [Bulk] RE: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

YES!!!! Congratulations to YOU. I have heard you on the radio and always follow your actions. I admire your dedication to this cause. Not many would dedicate themselves in such a way. It was worthwhile and a victory for women.

Robyn Cobean

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:08 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Most sincere congratulations to you for all your hard work and leadership.

Laurel Anderson

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:13 PM

Subject: Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

And congratulations to you! Were it not for your courage in tackling this issue, and your determination it is doubtful we would be celebrating this momentous outcome! Thank you for all you have done. I am sure it has not been easy for you, and no doubt the battle, while won for now, is not over yet. We must continue to be vigilant to guard the rights of women everywhere. Thanks again. Wonderful news! Lydia Macdonald, Port Hope, Ont.

To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:14 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Fw: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Hi all

Women can make a change!!

I am really thrilled by this news.

Thanks to all feminists involved in the campaign "No to Sharee'a Law in Canada", which was initiated by Canadian activist Homa Arjomand.

Best wishes

Awatef Rasheed

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:24 PM

Subject: RE: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Chantal et Marianna Pelosse.
hello!
I heard that great new and I was ready to write to you but I wanted first to
be sure .It's beautiful for all the womans ...a great fight !!! bravo . Love

Chantal et Marianna Pelosse.

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:32 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Réf. : congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

good work religion has nothing to do in the canadian law, keep up the good work gerald menard

gerald menard

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:42 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Congratulations, Homa! Without your leadership, this may not have happened. Now let's fight this barbaric system wherever it surfaces!

Ron Hart

To: Homa Arjmand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:48 PM

Subject: [Bulk] RE: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

No Homa – it is us that must congratulate you – without you it wouldn’t have happened.

Well done.

Sheila

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:03 PM

Subject: Sharia Law

Dear Homa:

Look forward to hearing you in Hamilton October 4th at Zonta.

Sincerely,

Shirley Bailey

Hamilton, Ontario

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:05 PM

Subject: Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Dear Homa, congratulations to all, what an amazing victory. Thanks also to
you for all your hard work.
Shahrzad

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:12 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

To Homa and all those who worked so hard to coordinate this campaign
Heartfelt happiness at this wonderful news. There is most certainly
strength in unity and this decision is encouragement to all of us who
are working towards peace and justice.
In peace, salaam, shalom, la paz
Michelle Maron

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:14 PM

Subject: Re: congratulation to you all for a battle well fought,

Dear Homa: Excellent. Well done!
Brenda Hogg
Regional and Local Councillor
Richmond Hill, Ontario

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:44 PM

Subject: Re: Congratulations

Congratulations Homa jan!! Great Achievement!!

Mohsen Ebrahimi

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:45 PM

Subject: Salute

Homa

My salute to all of you. Significantly successful for now But still long way to go.Keep your confidence high.

Don't give up.The fight is not over.

Hasan Mamun

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:06 PM

Subject: News

Dear Homa,
I heard on the CBC news at 9.00 this evening that the Premier has announced that there will be no sharia tribunals in Ontario and also that there will be no religious tribunals of any sort allowed in the future. That is great news and you must be very pleased.
Congratulations! It's your hard work over the last year and more which has brought about this result.
That was a really good rally on Thursday - very interesting speakers. I'm sorry it wasn't better attended however.
I wonder if it had any effect on McGuinty's decision - or if that wonderful letter from all these high profile women did it. For whatever reason he made the decision, you and your colleagues deserve the credit and our thanks for bringing the whole issue to our attention and making us aware of what was going on.
Ann

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:06 PM

Subject: congratulations

I was so relieved to read today the premier has agreed to ban
sharia law. I was among the people across Canada to write him about our
concerns.I just read of your central work on the issue and wanted to say, Well
Done!
Congratulations
Gordon Clark

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 2:12 PM

Subject: The Sharia Law Campaign

Dear Ms. Arjomand,
My name is Sayeh Hassa, I'm a 24 year old Ottawa resident. I had the pleasure of hearing you speak on 580 CFRA this morning and I was quite impressed with what you had to say. I am very much against Sharia law in Ontario, or anywhere for that matter and I am interested in joining the campaign. Please let me know what I can do to help. I look forward to hearing from you,
Sincerely,
Sayeh

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:12 PM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] congratulation to you all for a battle well fought

Thanks for your hard work on this.

Gaetane Dagenais

Cc: <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 4:03 AM

Subject: Ms. Yakin Ertürk

Dear Ms. Yakin:
I really wish to stop SHARIA court in Canada or any
other civilised country on earth.

I myself have been suffering all my life from this
SHARIA law in Egypt and i hate to see other civilised
people suffering from this law too.
Best Regards.
Fredy Peniamin.

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:01 PM

Subject: Interview Request

Hello,
My name is Murtz Jaffer and I am a reporter with the Toronto Observer.
I was hoping you would be available for an interview this week, with
regard to a story we are doing concerning the Shariah Court.
I was hoping we could schedule something for either Thursday, Friday or
next weekend.
Thanks
Murtz Jaffer
Toronto Observer

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:11 PM

Please read the column in today's globe and mail on page A-23

It's a note to Dalton McGuinty from

some of the most powerful women in Canada.

Lets get a petition on the go....... We could have millions of women sign it before days end.

Any volunteer work you need done, I am available.

Phyllis Galbraith

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 2:05 AM

Subject: Good work Homa!

Dear Homa,

I was just reading the article in the Globe and Mail about the protest you orgainized against Shari'a Court. Thank you so much for doing this for all women in Canada to protect their rights. I shudder to think of the Ontario government implementing a law that would erode women's rights in Ontario, especially when gender equality rights have been fought for by women in this country since the middle of the 19th century. The principle of the equality of women and men was adopted into the Constituion in the early 1980s and cannot be subjected to a provincial nothwithstanding clause. It would be distastrous for such a patriarchial system as Sharia Court to be introduced. I am in Alberta but fully support your cause. Not sure how I can support you - even with a donation - but please let me know.

Regards,

Kathleen McWilliams

Calgary, Alberta

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 2:15 PM

Subject: CONGRATULATIONS DEAR HOMA!

I have followed this cause since the Humanist Association meeting in Waterloo earlier this year and I am THRILLED to see such an immediate and positive result - all due to your very hard work and the work of your wonderful associates. We can sleep easier at night now!

Hurray from Margot!

XOX

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:20 PM

Subject: UN Convention

I would like to send you a copy of my piece about conflict of the UN Convention on the elimination of discrimination against women and the Islamic laws. If Canada is a member of the concerned convention, it must observe the rules set in the convention.

Best Regards,

Bahman Aghai Diba

VA-USA

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:36 PM

Subject: RE: Fw: Press release in response to the Attorney General statement

Chantal Pelosse.
it's a so great new at least but we must stay vigilant , islums
fondamentalist wiil find another way and manipulation ..pride of you ...be
careful ,with love .

From: "Dr Uzma Qidwai"

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:49 PM

Subject: CONRATULATIONS

Dear Huma
Accept my heartiest congratulations
uzma

Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 10:15 PM

Subject: no sharia in Canada

Hi,
I have just heard about Shari'a law being used in Canada. This came as a
complete surprise. I don't know why this is not widely known. I need to help get the message out.
I had already sent a letter to my federal MP, the human rights commision, my
friends etc. about the violation of rights for Muslim women in Canada saying
we need to correct this injustice. I just didn't realize it went as far as
it does. This is an outrage.
The website www.nosharia.com says there is a petition to sign, a declaration
on religious arbitration in family law, and a letter from all organizations
to all MPP's. Where can I get copies of these? I will certainly take them
around to everyone I know.
I am unable to help financially at the moment but will send what I can at
the end of the month when my pension cheque comes in.

What else can I do? The loss of rights for any gorup of women in Canada is a
loss for us all.

Ms. Dale Johnsen,

Barrie, Ont.

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 4:39 PM

Subject: Second Annual International Demonstration against Sharia Court in Canada, Toronto

Hello,
I attended todays protest in Toronto against Sharia Court in Canada.
Although I could not stay for the entire time, I very strongly support
your opposition to civil arbitration based on any religious beliefs.
I would like to get involved in preventing the Liberal government
from accepting Boyd's report. If there are ways that I can assist,
please let me know.

Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 8:27 PM

Subject: possible legislation allowing sharia law as an option for family law rulings

I strongly support the Muslim women who are organizing protests against this legislation. They have equality rights under the Charter and although resort to Sharia would be "optional", for many muslim women it would be a struggle to resist inevitable pressure from husbands and their community.Women should not be subjected to an ancient code of laws which favour men.

Important decisions concerning custody of childen and inheritance rights should be dealt with under existing Ontario Family law. We have a separation of church and state and should keep the distinction. We are not a Theocracy !

The proposal that women would have the right of appeal from Sharia based decisions is unrealistic. What woman who has felt obliged to accept a Sharia based arbitration is going to muster the courge to enter an appeal? Muslim women should have the clear right to the protection afforded all women under Ontario Family Law.

The fact that Muslim women themselves are leading the opposition to this possible legislation speaks volumes. I urge you to hear them and reject this legislation.

With respect,

Dorothy Wyman

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 4:07 PM

Subject: No faith-based court please

Please, no faith-based court. No political islam. Please. The proposal is obviously just plain wrong, and very dangerous.

sincerely,

Paul Davis

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:07 AM

Subject: I vote against the Sharia Law

Hi Homa Arjomand,

I am a Jamaican Canadian, and I respect everything that you are

doing for the Moslem women. Women must be protected regardless of which racial communities they are from. In my mind the Sharia Law is another legal rout for right winged unreasonable men to abuse

women sexually, mentally, and physically. I cannot understand why some Islamic women cannot enjoy the freedom that Canadian society can offer them instead of adhering to this primitive behaviour.

Keep fighting, I will surely vote against the Sharia Law.

Maxine

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:02 PM

Subject: Oppostion to Sharia

Dear Homa,

I’m writing out of deep concern regarding Sharia law being adopted in the Canadian judicial system. It’s obvious to me that Marilyn Boyd and the Ontario government have no understanding of Islam and the implications of this type of “arbitration” To say that they would have “safeguards” in place is laughable.

I noticed there are no protest events scheduled in Alberta.

I’m ready to do whatever it takes to get more support in the prairies and Western Canada to stop this barbaric ideology from creeping into the Canadian judicial system.

Yours truly,

Amra Stevens

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:49 PM

Subject: no sharia

Hello Homa,

My name is Hala and I have just stumbled upon your activities to prevent the sharia law from forcing its way into Canada. I totally admire your efforts and your determination in the matter.

I live in Windsor Ontario and I have just heard about the sickining news of the mere consideration of our provincial government of implementing the sahria law within our civil court system. I personally am a muslim female with relatively 'liberal' parents. I am happily married to a Canadian man whom my father convinced to go through with an Islamic ceremony, ie, have an Imam conduct the marriage according to the Sharia law, and thus my husband had to covert to Isam to comply!

I am a strong believer in women's rights. In my life time I have seen and heard enough about Islam opressing women's rights and twisting whatever rights they have for the satisfaction of men. Afterall, Islam was founded at a time of male dominance in society and that's excatly what men nowadays strive to maintain. I have come to the conclusion that Islam is a man's religion, since it's more accomodating to them, and not a woman's! Women fall under the catagory of 'Objects' or 'Possetions' to men.

If you ever have a function here in Windsor, please notify me so I can do my part and participate. You have my full support and well wishes.

You can e-mail me at

Best Regards,

Hala

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:23 PM

Subject: sharia law

Dear Ms. Arjomand,

My name is Dana Sidebottom and I am a Grade 12 student in Manitoba. I am very involved in the debating and public speaking program and am currently writing a speech about the detrimental effects of sharia law being brought in to Canada. I was hoping that you may have some information, statistics or anecdotes that I can use to enhance my speech and reaffirm the idea that sharia law is not in keeping with Canadian values. Anything you can tell me would be a great asset.

Thank you for your time,

Dana Sidebottom

Saint John's Ravenscourt

Winnipeg, Mb

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:20 PM

Subject: Shalom-)

Shalom/Salaamz Homa-)

Chetori?

My name is Yoel and I read your website last night while surfing the web. I was very impressed and just wanted to say I strongly support you and what you are doing. I am in the USA and had family in Tehran up until recently.

I work in the field of audio/video production. If there is anything I could do to assist your efforts, I would love to. I also do programming for the web including database development.

Khoda Hafez,

Yoel

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:01 PM

Subject: image - victoria protest

I have graphic and computer skills. My speciality is CMS (Content Management Systems) and Interactive Web Portals. I created the above graphic this morning. There are smaller and bigger images too .. I'm sending out emails and will try to get some posters planted downtown Vic. I'm looking for the links to information on the protest in Vancouver too.

Peace and Freedom, In Sisterhood

Cody Gregory

Victoria, BC

Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:03 PM

Subject: Against Sharia law in Canada,Sept 8

Dear Friends,

Please spread the word towards demonstration against Sharia court in Canada which takes place on Thursday Sept 8th from 12 to 2pm,front of Parliament,Ottawa.(for other Canadian cities check out the following ad,Please)

Peace,

Lila

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:35 PM

Subject: Hello

Do you have any information about the demonstration here in Montreal , when and where.

I am an Algrian left militant,the first feminist killed in Algeria , Nabila Djahnine ( assassinated in fev 15 , 1995) was a camarade.Let stop this islamic fundamentalism here.

Mabrouk rabahi

To: rpatten.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

Cc: mbryant.mpp@liberal.ola.org ; homawpi@rogers.com ; Dalton.McGuinty@premier.gov.on.ca ; IWantToHelp@OntarioLiberalFund.com

Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 10:12 AM

Subject: alternative religious arbitration

Mr. Patten,

I have not heard back from you yet regarding my e-mail of June 15, 2005 (pasted below). I wanted to let you know just how strongly I feel about this issue. I voted for you last election and from what contact I have had with you you seem to be a decent person and hard-working representative. However, I have to tell you that if use of sharia law to resolve family matters goes ahead I will vote against you. Not only that, I will make financial contributions to the campaign of your nearest opponent and I will take time off work to campaign on that person's behalf. I don't care what else your government achieves even if it's affordable electricity or the end of smog. Equality rights are fundamental to this country and this province. I would have thought Liberals would understand the need to protect them more than anyone else (in fact, your counterparts in Quebec do). I mean, you're LIBERALS, for goodness sake!

Darren Schemmer

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Dear Mr. Patten,

I have written to you before to express my opposition to the use of alternative religious mechanisms to deal with civil matters. You sent me a copy of Marion Boyd's report. I read it and was not convinced.

It took the idea of having sharia law used as an alternative to wake most Ontarians up to the fact that Ontario has been permitting the use of other religion-based parallel legal systems since the 1990's. This was done to unclog the courts, but such expediency was wrong as it led us to break fundamental principles of separation of church and state and equality before the law. Quebec has stated these principles very clearly. So has Shirin Ebado. When will Ontario do the same?

Darren Schemmer

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 2:09 PM

Subject: Re: cp 8 septembre contre tribunaux islamiques au canada.doc (September 8th Demonstration in Paris)

Dear Homa,

I am sorry that I have been unable to participate in any organizational meetings for the Sept. 8 demonstration. I will be present on the 8th at Queen's Park with some colleagues. If there is any way that I can help out at this point or on the day of the demonstration, please let me know.

Kind regards,

Lorraine

Lorraine Hudson
Responsable des communications / Communications Coordinator
Oasis Centre des femmes

From: "D. Pask"

Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:55 PM

Subject: Family Law in Canada

Dear Madame Arjomand;
I am writing to encourage you in your good work against the the introduction of Sharia Law in arbitrated family law disputes in
Ontario. I was active in the work for the development of equality in Canadian Family Law and am angry to see that work being undermined in Ontario.I have taught Family law to law students at the University of Calgary
Faculty of Law for many years. I am presently teaching Immigration and Refugee Law and am a past member of the Board of Directors of the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association. I wonder if you have any contacts with Calgary Muslim women who share your concerns? I have been talking to the current Advisor to the President of the University on Women's Issues and we are interested in organizing some concerned women and holding an information session on this topic. I would very much
appreciate your suggestions in this regard.(I notice that a number of the articles on your website are not
working in that I cannot access the entirety of the articles.They may be quite useful to students and others as background reading for the seminar that I am thinking about so I look forward to being able to
access them in future.)
Many Thanks
Sincerely,
Diane Pask
Professor Emerita of Law

From: "J Batterink"

To: <dmcguinty.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org>; <michael.bryant@jus.gov.on.ca>; <spupatello.mpp@liberal.ola.org>

Cc: <homawpi@rogers.com>; <wluml@wluml.org>

Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:00 PM

Subject: Sharia Law

I would like to register my objection to the use of Sharia law within the province of Ontario, as I believe it would adversely affect the rights of women and children.
Jane Batterink
Port Perry, Ontario

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:53 PM

Subject: no sharia demonstrations

Dear Madam,
I'd like to lend my support to your efforts to stop sharia implemention in Ontario, Canada.
I read in the Globe and Mail that there will be a demonstration on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2005. Unfortuneately, Tuesday in the 6th. I'm confused. So too will be my readers, both at
http://nodhimmitude.blogspot.com and at http://jihadwatch.orgIf you would clarify for me and others where and when we could show our support we would no doubt all be extremely gratful.
Thank you for you time.
Yalla, Dag

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:45 PM

Subject: Good luck in Peterborough!
Hi Homa:
31-Aug-05 Protests at Canadian Missions Canada's diplomatic missions in London and Paris are being targeted by anti-Sharia law protestors next week. Nearly 100 international groups denouncing the province of Ontario's decision to allow faith-based arbitration, saying that is suppresses women's rights and sets a bad example for those lobbying for Sharia law in Europe. "A lot of French people cannot believe it, because for us, Canada is a country with very good rights for women. It is unbelievable," Michèle Vianès, president of French NGO Regard de femmes. Embassy

31-Aug-05 Peterborough meeting tonight: Effect of Sharia/faith based Court on Women's Rights Homa Arjomand, the leader of the International Campaign against Shari'a Court in Canada, will describe the effects of Sharia faith-based courts advocated by Muslim fundamentalists here in Ontario and how they could severely limit women's rights unless Ontario's Arbitration Act is repealed. For details click here. safewatergroup
--
Ron Hart
webmaster
http://www.safewatergroup.org/

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 1:22 PM

Subject: Urgent appeal

Dear Homa,
I translated in french your appeal for financial support and it's already on Sisyphe at :
in french
http://sisyphe.org/breve.php3?id_breve=425
english
http://sisyphe.org/breve.php3?id_breve=426

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:13 PM

Subject: Sharia Law

Dear Ms. Arojomand, I have been looking for a group to help fight the adoption of Sharia law in Ontario, and rumour has it at one time the Provincial Govt of B.C. was `looking into it`. I understand a protest is being organised for September 8, in Vancouver could you tell me who to get in touch with? Thank you, I have several friends who are interested so, I think we could add a small group to the Vancouver contingent. We

will all be non-muslims, I assume you are looking for all the support you can get.
Ms. Therese Dobroslavic

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 4:45 PM

Subject: Sharia law proposals

Greetings, Homa!

I'm a friend of Abe Wiebe and was at the talks at the U of T earlier this month. Could you tell us what stage these sharia proposals of Syed Mumtaz Ali's are at now? We want to write up and send letters out to some friends and politicians and want to put current details in.

Thanks so much!

Norine Love

Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 4:10 PM

Subject: Upcoming meeting, Nov. 05

Hi Homa:
Do you by any chance have any "speaker publicity" information such as a
biography, poster or photo? I know we can download stuff off the internet
but I was hoping you might have something else you could send me. We do a
little display of our upcoming speakers at each meeting and I would love to
have something to display of yours. If not, please let me know so I can try
and get something off the internet instead. Thanks so much!
Lisette Logan,
Financial Planner
Investment and Retirement Planning,
BMO Bank of Montreal

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 2:12 PM

Subject: sept. 8th demonstration

Hi Homa,

My name is Ryan Hardy, and I was wondering if you could possibly send some more information on the Sept. 8th demonstration? I'd be interested in helping out as much as I can, because I think your campign is really important, and also because I have a great deal of respect for the WPI.

Regards,

Ryan Hardy

Toronto

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 1:59 PM

Subject: Call For Papers: Victim No More? Women Resisting the Label of Law

Hello,
I am wondering whether you could please pass on this Call For Papers to anyone who is researching and writing on the topic of Sharia courts/law and who would be interested in submitting a proposal/paper to our anthology?
I include the CFP below and as an attachment. Our deadline for proposals is September 1st.
Cheers,
Ellen Faulkner. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2005 11:39 AM

Subject: Re: cp 8 septembre contre tribunaux islamiques au canada.doc (September 8th Demonstration in Paris)

Dear Homa,
Accept our Wholehearted support on the occassion of he 8th September Protest.
Mokube Innocent Ngoe
Director
Women s Leadership and Support Network
Kumba -Cameroon.

Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 1:25 PM

Subject: Re: British Humanists support Sept 8

le 25/08/05 10:34, Homa Arjomand à homawpi@rogers.com a écrit :

Hello Mme Arjomand,
I'm journalist for Le Devoir, a Montreal newspaper.
I would like to make a feature interview with you, probably on the phone.

Every monday we publish a long interview. I guess this one could be published the monday before the september 8th demonstration. Talking both about yourself, your experience, and the cause you have endorsed these recent years.

If you are interested, we could manage a telephonic appointment, maybe for monday morning (I'm in at 10:00) , or tuesday? I guess we'll need something like an hour (maybe less).
I hope this proposition will interest you.
Thank you
Clairandrée Cauchy

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:43 AM

Subject: Sept. 8th Demonstration in Toronto

Hi, Homa, I am a Toronto business owner (I work in communications) and political organizer. I am very interested in coming out to the demonstration September 8th and will turn out as many human beings as I possibly can - I will turn my political and business rolodex inside out.

Can you send me any detail on the demonstration and any work that needs to get done in the run up to it - I have media and public relations experience, I can muster print resources, let me know what you are looking for and I'll help in any way I can. I can also fundraise if that is required.

Please give me a call at -----at your convenience.

Best regards,
Rita Smith

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:57 AM

Subject: Re: Speech at, public Forum Hamilton 1 Zonta Club,Zonta is an International Organization committed the Advancement

As I won't be able to get to this event, and am very interested in knowing what your speakers have to say, will this be available on your web site

Many thanks, Cecile

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 4:55 PM

Subject: FW: End Sharia campaign in Canada

Dear Ms. Arjomand:

I have sent your request for help to the two staff members who work on issues in Islamic nations. One of them, Farida Azizi, who works in Afghanistan, gave the response below. I hope this will be of some help, and let me know if there is any other assistance I could provide. I will also immediately forward you any further responses I receive.

Best regards,

Zachary Kagan-Guthrie
Anti-Trafficking and Human Rights Program Assistant
Vital Voices Global Partnership
1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, 10th Floor
Washington DC 20036
www.vitalvoices.org

From: Farida Azizi
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 4:50 PM
To: Zack Kagan Guthrie
Subject: RE: End Sharia campaign in Canada

Zach,

Thanks for asking to share our experience and contact with your friend. Hope it will help her. I know one organization in Canada that supports such programs called Rights and Democracy (International Center for Human rights and democratic development). They have a website that your can for contact and more info. I don't know any other contact.

Thanks,

Farida

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:47 AM

Subject: [Bulk] Re: Second Annual International Demonstration against Sharia Court in Canada

Dear Homa,

I was very fortunate and pleased to attend the conference organized by you and held in Toronto last Friday, August 12. I admire your commitment and courage in fighting against the attempt of political Islamists to cunningly undermine the freedom and democracy that the West has achieved at a high price of human sacrifices. We, who lived under political Islam, must do our share to defend those who opened their hearts and countries. I will be more than willing to help in any way in the organization of the upcoming demonstration in Montreal.

Nabil A. Malek, President

Canadian Egyptian Organization for Human Rights

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:47 PM

Subject: Journalist France

Mrs Homa Arjomand,

I am a french independant journalist, based in Paris. Safia Lebdi, vice-president of the french association Ni Putes Ni soumises, is a close friend of mine. She gave me your contact because I am very interested in working about your coordination against sharia court in Ontario. I do work a lot with the french women magazines, such as Biba or DS, which should be interested by the story. I have red on the website Nosharia.com that a
demonstration against the sharia court would be held on september 8th in Toronto. For me it would certainly be the right moment to come and stay a week to work on this women movement, that, I think, is so strong and important.
I would like to know if you could be available at any time of this week to meet me (Let's say between the 7
and the 15 of september), and also if you could connect me with people that could help me to understand the situation. (women involved in associations against the sharia court, lawyers...).

Yours faithfully,
Hugo Van Offel
Journaliste freelance

Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 2:49 PM

Subject: Islamic Terrorism against Women

Dear Ms. Homa Arjomand,

I will be direct with you. Just minutes before writing this email I read
the article by Ms. Hirsi Ali in the Wall Street Journal where your name was
mentioned. This has prompted me to take some kind of action against the
evil that is legalized under Sharia Law.

I want to join the fight for women's rights because they too are human and
the world seems to forget that. This is apparent in the case of Iraq. The
truth is that the war in Iraq is a war for Iraqi men not women for their
lives will not improve. Saddam or no Saddam.

I want to be part of the process that puts an end to male domination over
women, magnified the most by the powers given to men under Islam. I am
angry and now I want to fight back. The physical power that men have, has
been abused and transformed over thousands of years and has resulted in a
perverse religion which considers holy those actions that most civilized
nations consider a crime.

I want to start somewhere, and I have done so by writing to you. I do not
know much about you but what I do know is that you see the danger in Sharia
Law being permitted in Canada. It is once again a creation of men to keep
the reins in their hands. I firmly believe that once people immigrate to
other nations they have to follow the rules and regulations of that
country. I chose Canada because of its laws, because of the safety it will
provide to me, especially as a woman. If Muslim men want to maintain their
bully attitude toward women they cannot practice them here and that should
be made clear. All Canadian women have that right. But teh most important
thing is that freedom isn't men's to GIVE to women it is already theirs.
Something that is given or granted is not a right it is a privilege.

I apologize for making this email so long as I understand you must be a
busy woman, but if there are things to be done for your campaign or if you
have any visions for an organized group then please let me know.

As a side note, I no longer consider my self a Muslim and this is something
that became clear to me over the past few years. I have struggled with in
my self with what Islam meant to me in its entirety. I am a person who
cannot live with contradictions and unfortunately that is what Islam is. I
was brought up as Muslim in Pakistan and from a very young age I have
fought with my family against the differences in treatment between men and
women, even if they are subtle. Even though I come from an educated family
and have lived a very comfortable life, my brother and I were treated
differently in certain matters. Also because the culture in Pakistan is one
of make dominance, my brother somehow thought it okay to beat me if I
fought with him, event though my parents would never approve of it. This I
did and this I will continue to do so with anybody who gives me any less
respect then I deserve. Now I want to make sure that other women fight back
as well.
Thank you
Anna

From: "Stefan Matess"

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 4:24 PM

Subject: Re: Toronto August 12th conference , Speech on Sharia Law and the Globalization of Political Islam

Homa!
CONGRATULATIONS.....YOUR CONFERENCE was a
HUGE SUCCESS!!!!!!!!I said it before, and I
will say it again, "YOU ARE AN AMAZING
INDIVIDUAL AND WITH YOU.....MANY MANY THINGS
ARE POSSIBLE" YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO OTHERS!!!
Keep up your good work.
Take Care
Fran

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 11:50 AM

Subject: [Bulk] Sharia Law Conference

Homa - You are truly to be congratulated - That was a wonderfully informative and well run meeting on Friday evening.

As you may recall, I was very worried when you had to switch from OISE to the Earth Sciences Building but I thought you had a terrific turnout.

Now, I have a friend who was too ill to attend but would make a donation. I'm having trouble finding your postal code for the 747 Don Mills Road Address so it would help if you could email that to me.

Again Congratulations - Mary Harlan

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 10:30 PM

Subject: International demonstration against Sharia court in Canada

Hello Homa,

My name is Kari Francis and I'm a master's student at the University of Toronto. I have just recently came back from a month and a half trip to Kolkata, India where I volunteered for Mother Teresa's missionaries of charity. During my trip I truely believe that I heard my vocation and it was to help liberate women oppressed by their religion, in particular the muslim faith. Soon thereafter I read about the fight against the integration of Muslim Family Law into the Ontario Arbitration Act. I got in contact with the YWCA in Toronto and have asked to help them in their No Religious Arbitration Coalition starting up in mid september. Needless to say I will be at Queen's park on Sept 8th. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help, please ask me. I'm ready and willing to do whatever I can to protect muslim women within Canada and set an example of how a country should be run. You are such and inspiration, thank you!

Sincerely,

Kari Franci

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, August 15, 2005 3:14 PM

Subject: National Post

Great coverage in today's National Post-may it keep on coming

Joan

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 4:01 PM

Subject: Friday evening

Thank you for Friday evening at U of T.

It was very informative and I, for one, had a wonderful evening. I couldn't get to sleep for thinking of everything that when on !

Is there a web site that I could access to get more information about Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Thank you again for this wonderful interesting evening.

kind thoughts, Cecile Pearsall

Also, if you are planning other evenings like this one, please keep me on your email list.

Cecil

To: Homa Arjomand

Cc:

Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 8:35 AM

Subject: Re: TORONTO STAR: Activists speak out against sharia

Homa,

Thank you for such a wonder interesting and inspiring evening - what spearkers

I feel I should have asked about the Professors coming to teach Islamic law.

Do you know anything more about this issue and the best way to protest ?

Thanks,

Tessa House

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 8:21 PM

Subject: From Mary-Lou Zeitoun

I very much enjoyed the presentation last night. I was wondering, could you email me your lovely speech so I can make sure I quote you right? Congratulations on a successful evening.

I am writing an article about this for Now but in addition I would like to be more involved in the campaign, if my energy allows (I have a bit of an immune disorder so I have limited physical resources.)

But I have the added bonus of being a Canadian of Palestinian heritage, although Catholic (Dad's from Nazareth) and grew up in that wonderful culture. As such, no one dares accuse me of racism when I critique Arab attitudes to women. I would speak out anyway, of course. The Christian Palestinians commit honour killings too. Irshad was so dead on about that issue being at the core, although I can't say I enjoyed Irshad's speaking style, I never do (Ms Ali could hardly get a word in!), and I'm afraid I gave her book a pretty bad review in NOW. She is profoundly ignorant about Palestinians. But what she has to say about the Qumran is essential.

I also have fought against misogyny in the Catholic faith and wrote a novel three years ago called "13". (http://www.sentex.net/~pql/thirteen.html). It's about what sexism does to a young girl from the inside out. But it's funny too! It did well critically and is optioned for a movie. I'd love to get a copy to Ms Ali. If you could forward this email to her as well that'd be great. Next year I'm being published in an Anthology of Arab women writing in English in the U.S.

As I listened to you speak, I had the idea of writing an article on a day in your life for maybe, Toronto Life magazine or The Globe. Would you be interested? People just don't realize how hard it is for the women under sharia law or "traditional" cultures. Perhaps a story, not a statistic, will move their hearts and open their minds.

Mary Lou Zeitoun

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 7:22 PM

Subject: [Bulk] August 12 event

BRAVO!!!

It was a wonderful event. The speakers were excellent.

It was very telling to listen to the questioners........ie, the issue was raised that persons who do not speak Arabic (I've heard this before) cannot understand what the Koran is saying. This would be an argument against sharia law in Canada. It would mean that not one person on the Supreme Court of Canada could understand a ruling made by sharia court. This is absolutely absurd.

Another young man wanted to have Sharia law used to settle his inheritance, the other inheritor being his sister. We know where this was going.

Lee

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 1:49 PM

Subject: Re: TORONTO STAR: Activists speak out against sharia

Homa joon,
>i just wanted to say congratulations to you...the conference was quite a
> success from as far as i could see. I just wanted to thank you for all the work
> that you are doing regarding this issue and the personal sacrifices that you
> have made to get this campaign off the ground.
> zendebad,
> samira.

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 1:42 AM

Subject: How can I help?

Hi ...

We don't know each other, but I am a sister in any action against faith based so-called justice.

I live in Victoria, British Columbia. I learned about the oppression of women at my mother's knee, she was a founding member of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women. She is brilliant. I, her daughter, can only hope to follow in some small way to promote freedom for women.

I own and run a website that connects about 650 women, lesbians and friends, mostly on Vancouver Island, but some are from around the world. We have one member who is Turkish.

Anyways ... nosharia.com rocks! These poltical times are so very difficult for the cause of reason and humanity. If those who say they know the mind of God would see that more freedom is way better than less freedom, then we wouldn't be having this discussion. Religion, organized faith in the supernatural, would rather have women oppressed, barefoot and pregnant, clueless and depressed. It must be stopped.

As a middle class, middle aged, Canadian-born woman, I could not know the deep problems or joys that face women in islamic families and faith communities ... I can only know that I am not really free until the day comes when all women on the planet free.

One may call *it* culture ... but if it looks like oppression, talks like oppression and smells like oppression .. then it isn't just culture, it's also oppression.

What I need to know ... how can I help? What can I do here on the west coast of Canada to halt the oppression of women in the name of religion? Is someone organizing a demonstration on Sept 8th in Vancouver?

In Sisterhood,

Cody (Catherin) Gregory

Victoria, British Columbia

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 12:43 AM

Subject: hello

Dear Homa:

my name is Kazhal. I used to be a women's right activist in Kurdistan-Iraq. I’m a writer as well. Now I live in Toronto.

I have information about the campaign against shari'a court. so i like to join that campaign, and work together.

I like to tell you that I used to be a member of the communist party of Iraq, but I quit working with them.

now I work independently, but i still belief in Marxism strongly.

I hope that is not going to be a problem to be able to work together.

with all my regards

Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 4:03 PM

Subject: Michael Coren Show

> Hi Homa, would you be available to join us for a special panel
> discussion regarding the London bombings and reaction within the Islamic
> community, pre-taped 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Tuesday, July 19. We can
> provide ground transportation to and from our studios.
>Michael Zwiep
> Researcher, 'The Michael Coren Show'
> CTS Crossroads Television System
> 1295 North Service Road
> Burlington, ON
> L7R 4X5

Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:47 AM

Subject: URGENT

Dear Homa

further to our conversation, I am keeping my filming crew on hold for Friday 22 or Sat 23 July at 7pm in the evening so that you will confirm to me about your steering committee meeting. Pls let me know asap and I thank you for your consideration. Waiting to hear from you. Raheel

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:49 AM

Subject: FYI

14-June-05 Ebadi decries Islamic law for Canada MONTREAL -- Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi, a leading human-rights crusader in her native Iran, took a firm stand against the introduction of Islamic tribunals in Canada yesterday, warning they open the door to potential rights abuses. "I'm against having several courts and separate laws," said Ms. Ebadi, who was in Montreal to receive an honorary degree from Concordia University. "One country, one legal code, one court -- for everybody." Globe and Mail

From: "Korosh Khalili"

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:57 PM

Subject: Your TVO interview

Dear Ms. Arjomand
I heard you for the first time on TVO tonight. I wish to commend you on all
of your efforts and congratulate you on the clarity of your message and the
power with which you conveyed them.
Bravo

Korosh Khalili

To: homa arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:54 PM

Subject: TVO interview

Hi Homa,

I just wanted to say that was a superb interview you did with Paula tonight on Studio 2.

You are a very impressive person and I admire your courage enormously.

Cheers,

Lynda Hurst

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 8:40 PM

Subject: RE : invitation to Fatima Houda-Pepin

Bonjour madame Arjomand,

Votre invitation à participer à votre 2e manifestation internationale contre l'implantation de la Charia en Ontario m'est parvenue et je vous en remercie.

C'est à regret que je ne peux être présente à cet événement, étant retenue par d'autres engagements à Québec.

La Motion adoptée par l'Assemblée nationale du Québec est en cours de traduction, dès que j'aurais la version anglaise, il me fera plaisir de vous la communiquer.

Salutations !

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:30 PM

Subject: FW: HAN Summer Solstice

Hi Arjomand,

We meet in Kitchener a month or so ago at your presentation for Kathy (nice hug). We in the Niagara region (Humanist Association of Niagara) are holding a Summer Solstice (for lack of a better excuse) BBQ. I would like to be able to show as many of the areas where Humanist have been active, so I am looking for any kind of relevant display or literature. Is there anything you could send me regarding the Shari' a law issue?

rene chouinard

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:26 AM

Subject: Queen's Park puts off decision on Islamic law's role in family cases

well done Homa! The battle may be ours but the war has still to be won.

Anu

Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 7:47 AM

Subject: RE: [hac-members] Queen's Park puts off decision on Islamic law's role in family cases

Congratulations !! Well done.

But we cannot - CANNOT- let up the pressure.

Neera Singh
Senior Policy/Program Officer
Income Security Programs, Social Development Canada

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 9:07 PM

Subject: Re: [hac-members] Queen's Park puts off decision on Islamic law'srole in family cases

congratulations! keep up the pressure.

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 6:56 PM

Subject: Re: [hac-members] Queen's Park puts off decision on Islamic law's role in family cases

Congratulations. You have the first battle, and I am sure, you will win the last battle too.

Mohammed Jalaluddin, Ottawa

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 7:11 AM

Subject: Sharia

I support your fight against Sharia Law in Canada and I would gladly sign a petition to that effect.

Jonathan Usher

Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2005 10:28 PM

Subject: Back home

Hi Zeiba, Homa and Janice. I am back from vacationing now and would like to start up again the process of getting
email info on Afghanistan and in particular info/articles that you were sending me on Afghan Women which I will distribute to our CSAW [Canadians in support of Afghan Women] members.
Thanks so much.
Liz
Liz Watson

To: "Homa Arjomand"

Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 4:53 PM

Subject: Documentaire

Hello Homa,
It is a long time since I saw you at the meeting of the feseration of Quebec
women. Things are going well for the nosharia cause specially since the
quebec motion against the tribunal.
I Am still working on the documentary with Valery and I was hoping we could
have a talk on the phone to organise a shoot with you and some of your
cases.
My phone is -------,---,Thanks again for your commitment to secularism.
Dominique

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 8:00 PM

Subject: Re: Sharia and Canada on the Int.News

Homa,

I just wanted to let you know that one year later I constantly run into people who thank me for writing to them about Sharia law and tell me that they have written their MPP's but have received no replies.

Just thought you would want to know that I am still working.

Mary d'Eon

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 4:56 PM

Subject: Appreciation

Dear Mrs. Arjomand,

I would like to thank you again for answering my questions and really wish you the best of luck in your endless struggles and campaigns for women’s rights in Iran. Further, I would like to commend all your honorable and admirable work for the pursuit of equality in an environment of difficulties.

Actually, like you I have been extremely busy so I understand where you are comming from. I currently hold the position of Director in an NGO in Beirut called: Lebanese Down Syndrome Association (LDSA). As such, I have put my thesis on hold for a while and will get back to it as soon as possible. In conclusion, I hope my thesis and future book can aid and encourage you in your struggles. I will be sending you a copy of my thesis when completed, which I hope will be to your liking.Good luck!

Sincerely,Tania Atalla

To: Homa Arjmand

Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:20 PM

Subject: a much wider problem

Thank you for sending me the different items. I had no idea that you were dealing with such a widespread problem.

Discrimination agaist women is almost universal even in so-called democratic countries. To this very day women do not receive the same salaries as men do for similar work. Men generally give lip service to equality, but when it comes to actually practising it, women still have a way to go. My husband once said that if he had a woman and a man applying for a job, he would choose the man, "because women take time out to have babies". We had three daughters and one foster daughter, no sons, and he must have been quite taken aback at the storm of protest that comment provoked.

Carry on with your crusade Homa, my prayers are with you. Sincerely, Pomona

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 12:15 PM

Hi Homa,
It will be my great pleasure to be able to do something about these
courts. I live in Montreal. Please let me know if there is anything I
can do from here. I have been thinking that it will be great to have a
bus going to Toronto from here for the demonstration.
At the end, thank you very much for all your effort to save our rights
as humans.
Cheers,
Yasaman

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 3:21 PM

Subject: Re: your help is needed to organize Sept 8th demonstration in front of Canadi...

Hello Homa,

I called M.Vianes, so we will work together.

Sincerely, CERF

To: Homa Arjmand

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 2:12 PM

Subject: Paltalk

Dear Homa,

I have made a note in my appointment book to remind myself to participate (by computer) in your September meeting, I will see whether I can link up with PALTALK in the meantime. At least I have time to get help from my grandson if I have any problem hooking up. (I already have a microphone)

I must make a note to remind myself because ,at nearly 85 years of age, I might very well forget!!

I am one of the fortunate women who were brought up by an enlightened father, to believe fiercely in the independence of women. Fortunately, my husband was equally enlightened.------------I suppose I wouldn't have married him other wise!!

Even if I cannot attend (via computer) I will still pray for the success of your crusade. It is a pity that a crusade should be necessary. Keep up the good fight. Sincerely, Pomona

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 2:41 PM

Subject: RE: call to organize september 8th international demonstration against Sharia/ faith based court in Canada

Dear Homa,
> I would very much like to. Please put me in touch with anyone organising
> events in Calgary. Also please let me know is there any way we can bring in a similar bill to
> what was recently passed in Quebec to the Alberta Legislative assembly? I
> believe Alberta being more conservative may have greater sympathy with this
> cause.
Best wishes,
> Sriya

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:39 AM

Subject: Audio-Visual requirements for conference presentation

Hello Homa:

Please confirm your need for audo-visual equipment

for your presentation at the conference....

Equipment needed I can bring

Screen

Overhead transparency projector

Slide projector

Power Point projector

Lap top computer

Do not require any equipment

Thanks,

Bill Broderick

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 10:43 AM

Subject: Fwd: Sharia and Canada on the Int.News

Hiya Homa....

The following was sent to me by a friend who's currently living in Australia. Just thought you might find the article interesting. :)
Elizabeth
Begin forwarded message:A note to you all regarding the sharia law. It has made news on the International Scene in Le Monde, and no doubt in the Guardian. Short report, but informative for us nymphoids. Kind of makes me wonder how they deal with the large Islamic population in France?
Thanks to Liz Cuddy for making us aware of it as it was going on, because I think, for the most part, many of us had no idea.... Family Law, most important on the home front.

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 1:36 AM

Subject: Sharia Law Pedition, Ursula Baer

Hi,

I was looking for your petition to sign it. Where can I find it?

sincerely,

Ursula Baer, Vancouver BC

From: "Left Radical of Afghanistan LRA

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 1:18 AM

Subject: Re: About the Left
> Dear Homa
> We are waiting answer from our friends in Kabul to
> meet Linda and discuss about different issues on
> AFghan women.surely we will tell her about you. as
> soon as we got infomation from our kabul section then
> we will inform you about the development.
> Thanks
> Adina

From: "Élaine Audet"

Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 12:13 PM

Subject: book and information

Dear Homa,

I want to advise you that your communiqué was published in french on
Sisyphe, the 28th : http://sisyphe.org/breve.php3?id_breve=377
If you publish it, please mention the above url.

Sisyphe will launch its publishing house next fall. It will publish 3 books
: The Resistance to Islamic Courts in Canada, The Early Sexualisation of
Young Girls, Prostitution/ Feminist Perspectives. For the first book on the
Islamic Courts, I had your conference on September 17th in
Ottawa, translated in french to be in that book, if you agree, which will
contain my articles on that subject and that of others like the interview
with Elaheh Machouf and, if she agrees, 2 articles of Vida Amirmokri which
were published in the newspaper Le Devoir. I'm looking for her e-mail
address, if you have it, would you please send it to me as soon as possible.

I would like to have your authorization for the publication of your text in
our book. As Sisyphe receives around 2500 visitors daily, the publicity for
these small books, on one topic, at popular prizes, will be well made for
Canada and Europe from where half of our readers come from.

Best thoughts,

Elaine Audet

From : Farid AMEUR / Free lance reporter.

Documentary: the sharia court in Canada

Production: Sunset Presse (www.sunsetpresse.fr)

Broadcaster: Arte reprtage (http://www.arte-tv.com/fr/histoire-societe/arte-reportage/103294.html)

Montreal, the 4th June 2005

Mrs Arjoman.

Following my phone call, here are information about the documentary, I’m preparing for the french-german TV called « Arte » on the sharia court in Canada.

As I explained, this important european TV is almost ready to send a team in Canada.

Almost, because in this type of documentary, broadcasted on a great audience time, I have to be able to give the telespectators, all the elements to understand what are the risks of the application of islamic laws in Canada.

I have to be close to the daily reality. In the present case, I have to be sure to able to film victims of those sharia courts, to interview them, and follow them in their live, to be able to show the people that the difficulties they’re facing are not only a problem of interpretation of religion. I have to get the attention of the telespectators from the first to the last minute of the documentary.

If women in that case accept to participate, they will stay completely anounymous – it will be their choice.

I have been reading carfully the information on your website – and saw your biography. I really would like to have your interview and to follow you in a meeting, in your work.

Everything, is now a matter of organization, I hope to speak with you soon to prepare your intervention in this documentary. I just have two weeks to be ready to start filming... so please don’t hesitate to call me in Montreal:---... in the evening, if it’s more possible for you.

I know that my english isn’t Sheakspear’s....

Thank-you in advance.

Farid.

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 9:42 PM

Subject: Re: hi Polina; would you like to become part of team to organize sept 8th demonstration?

Hi Homa,
I am very interested in organizing this event. I live in Vancouver now so
please let me know who I can contact here in Vancouver. I also have friends in
the media here who may be willing to help.
My phone number is ---or email me.
I hope all is well with you and look forward to your reply.
Polina.

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 11:23 PM

Subject: tv interview

> Dear Mz Arjomand;
>
> I saw a bit of your interview on tv. You and another lady were giving
> your opinions about the use of Sharia law in Canada. I was appalled at
> her unwavering insistence that it should be an accepted. She would not
> hear any reasoning but insisted it should be accepted as an equal law
> process in Canadian law.
> I am appalled that the suggestion is even made. We have a law that
> applies to all. There is no need for another set of laws to be applied
> to a certain group of people. There should be no 'special' treatment
> for a 'special' group. All should be equal under the law.
> Frankly,I do feel that if people do not want to be ruled by Canadian
> law then they should move to a country where the laws are to their
> liking or preference. If you do not want to be governed by our laws
> then leave the country. I do hope Ontario takes another look at where
> their softness is leading.
> Thankyou for your stand against Sharia.
> Yours truly,
> Ann Zelter

To: Arjomand, Homa

Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 9:21 PM

Subject: Press Kit -- Information for Talk on October 4, 2005 - Zonta Hamilton 1, ON

Hi Homa. It was lovely to speak with you this evening. Hope that you are taking care of yourself -- the demands on your time on energy sound extreme!

Zonta Hamilton 1 is wanting information from your Press Kit. such as: Press Release: Picture; biography; short report of all you are doing; survey of awareness in Ontario -- and anything else that you think we should have for our advertising.

Please send Hard Copy to:

Donna Paige

To: rpatten.mpp@liberal.ola.org

Cc: broadel@parl.gc.ca

Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 3:13 PM

Subject: FW: press release Quebec

Please see my previous e-mail on this subject. I am in complete agreement with Homa Arjomand on this matter - and I am in complete agreement with the recent actions taken by the Province of Quebec. I am puzzled about what "values and aspirations of the people of Ontario" Premier McGuinty is talking about. I am a citizen of Ontario and I have expressed my values in my earlier note - and they certainly do not agree with the implementation of Sharia Law in this province (nor in this country) nor with the highly questionable conclusions of Marion Boyd on this matter! I am eagerly waiting for Premier McGuinty to act appropriately and in the interest of Ontario -not in the interests of Iran, Afghanistan or other Islamic countries! Thank you. Patrick Mates

Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 9:28 AM

Subject: Sharia

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me this morning.
I really appreciate your voice and your comments for my story.
Can you please e mail me the survey and any other information you were
talking about?
Thank you,
Michele Henry
Reporter The Sun

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 2:25 AM

Subject: Re: Interview

Bonjour Homa,

Je reviens vers vous pour les manifestations du 8 septembre.

Nous sommes prêtes à relayer le combat en France et à organiser une manifestation devant l'Ambassade du Canada à Paris.

Quels sont les différents relais que vous avez pour que nous prenions contact et préparons notre action ensemble?

Merci de me répondre assez rapidement, le 8 septembre est proche pour préparer une manifestation importante.
A très bientôt,

Michèle Vianès

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 3:20 PM

Subject: Re: Sharia Law in Quebec

Dear Homa,

I want to thank you for the information you have sent so far. I can use everything I can lay me hands on.

The Ontario Women's Liberal Commission will be having a plenary dealing with the possible adoption of Sharia law at our AGM in Ottawa June 10-12th. That discussion will form the basis of our formal position on the matter. Overwhelmingly, we are dead-set against its introduction anywhere in Canada and intend to lobby the Premier and all the MPPs attending the convention to see that we follow Quebec's lead.

Kind regards,

Michelle

Michelle Simson,

President, OWLC

Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 11:31 AM

Subject: Rép. : press release Quebec

Good morning,
May I give you a little explanation about Quebec's Law.
Yes, we obey and respect the Canadian Charter of Rights. However, Quebec is governed also with a Civil Code that is very near or is a result of the Napoleon Code (French Law). I've heard that other provinces are ruled under the Common Law which would be British Law).
Am I right or wrong... Anyway that difference would explain why we cannot and will not accept the Sharia in our Province.
I also have written to our provincial Head of Justice (Minister) at the time: Jacques Dupuis, and he answered me something to that effect.
But keep on the good work.

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 1:31 AM

Subject: Re: SEPTEMBER 8TH,SECOND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DEMONSTRATION ,against SHARIA COURT IN CANADA

Yes I shall plan another demonstration for Sept. 8, 2005.

I shall have to let you know where and what times.

Jane Turnell

To: homawpi@rogers.com

Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 11:40 PM

Subject: Ontario Liberal Party Annual General Meeting

Dear Homa Arjomand - At the Liberal Convention in Ottawa on June 10th, the Ontario Women's Liberal Commission will be highlighting and focusing on Sharia Law. It would help if you could direct me to your most pertinent points. We also want to urge our members to be present on September 8th at Queens Park.

Is there any chance that you are a Liberal or, that you might be in Ottawa on June 10th?

Do you have any literature that you would like us to circulate at the OLP convention?

You can reach me at ----- or you can email me here.

As you can see time is of the essence.

Thank you for your attention.

Mary Harlan

President

Toronto Women's Liberal Association

To: homa

Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 8:13 PM

Subject: press release Quebec congratulations

Congratulations for this victory! We just tallked about your fight this week-end in the Marche Mondiale des Femmes in Marseille and at my return , i learn this excellent new! Don't stop the movement, let's continue all together with solidarity across the whole world! Fraternity and freedom, parity and equality. No war, no poverty, we are the humanity.Thousand Congratulations!Ginette Lefèvre

From: Yasaman Soudagar
Date: May 29, 2005 2:55 PM
Subject: No Sharia courts in Canada
To: dmcguinty.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Dear Mr. McGuinty,
I have immigrated from Iran to Canada to escape from the injustice of
religious ruling. I have paid a high price for my freedom as other
Canadians have in the process of building this beautiful country and
keeping it free. Allowing Sharia courts will be a big blow to all the
hard work of Canadians to reserve their freedom and a big blow to
likes of me, who have paid a high price to be free of religious
ruling. The rules of Islam are directly against human rights and the
Islamic regimes on the globe have proved this fact over and over
again.
In the name of millions of women and men suffering under Islamic rules
and those who have freed themselves by moving to a society where state
and religion are separated, I beg you to call Sharia courts illegal.
Please, do not ruin Canada!
Yours sincerely,
Yasaman Soudagar

From: "joanne scullion"

To: "Homa

Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 12:39 PM

Dear Homa I would love to as you know I live in
montreal, I would like to know if there is anything
that I can do here , I am very happy about the Quebec
ruling I would like to know what is the exact status
of the Sharia in Ontairo I have a lot of people asking
me Questions about it please reply love Joanne
Scullion

From: "omidg"

To: <homa

Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2005 12:00 PM

Subject: Interview with The Epoch Times

Salam Khanume Arjomand,
My name is Omid Ghoreishi and I am a reporter for the international news
organization "The Epoch Times" (http://www.theepochtimes.com/). As you know,
Quebec has recently ruled against the Islamic groups who want to use Islamic
law (Sharia) in some arbitration cases. Since you are the Co-ordinator of the
International campaign against Sharia's court in Canada, I would appreciate
the opportunity to conduct an interview with you and ask your opinion on this
issue. I called you earlier but unfortunately I got the machine. Please
reply to this email if you are willing to be interviewed.
Kind Regards,
Omid Ghoreishi
The Epoch Times
Reporter (Edmonton/Canada)

To: ""Homa Arjomand""

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 5:26 PM

Thank you for the update,I forwarded the news to an American
website that is also trying to stem the spread of Shariah based
laws for Muslim Females.
I refer to Females because I have yet to see one Law that punishes
the Men,this attempt to bring archaic oppressive misogynistic
mindsets to Western culture is a ruse since the argument for it
uses the Charter Of Rights,the same Charter that protects everyone
with a uniform code of equality befor a personally selected religion
has standing.
Gamil Gharbi shot and killed 14 Female students in a Montreal
school and wounded several others because his abusive Algerian father believed Shariah allowed him to beat his wife and mete out justice for Allah.
http://www.rotten.com/library/bio/crime/spree-killers/marc-lepine/
Here's the link to Canada's worse killing spree based on gender
and overt hatred,sadly,all Men in Canada now suffer the shame for this horrific act of Jihad since he also was on a suicide mission.
Gary

To: Homa

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 4:55 PM

Congratulations to all the Muslem women in Canada. Alberta will be like Quebec for sure. Sonia Bitar

To: Homa Arjomand

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 12:14 PM

Hi :

I am so happy for your victory in Québec. I am thinking about your offer to organize something on Sept. 8th. I am getting in touch with people who would be interested to participate to a demonstration or evening of information.

Regards

Yolande

To: <homa

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 9:15 AM

Thank you and thank you for coming in this morning. Your interview was wonderful. Congratulations in your victory.
Hilary.

To: homa

Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2005 4:57 AM

Homa

Congratulation.

My salute to everybody and all organizations who was behind you.

Keep going.

Enjoy the attachment.

To: "Homa Arjomand" <homawpi@rogers.com>

Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 5:25 PM

Awesome!!! I'm glad to hear it!
By the way, are you familiar with the case of Ms. Falluci (I want to take action to help her!):
http://www.faithfreedom.org/Announcement/505250740.htm
ROME (Reuters) - A judge has ordered best-selling writer and journalist Oriana Fallaci to stand trial in
her native Italy on charges she defamed Islam in a recent book.
The decision angered Italy 's justice minister but delighted Muslim activists, who accused Fallaci of
inciting religious hatred in her 2004 work "La Forza della Ragione" (The Force of Reason).
Fallaci lives in New York and has regularly provoked the wrath of Muslims with her outspoken criticism
of Islam following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on U.S. cities.
In "La Forza della Ragione," Fallaci wrote that terrorists had killed 6,000 people over the past 20 years
in the name of the Koran and said the Islamic faith "sows hatred in the place of love and slavery in the
place of freedom."
State prosecutors originally dismissed accusations of defamation from an Italian Muslim organization,
and said Fallaci should not stand trial because she was merely exercising her right to freedom of
speech.
But a preliminary judge in the northern Italian city of Bergamo , Armando Grasso, rejected the
prosecutors advice at a hearing on Tuesday and said Fallaci should be indicted.
Grasso's ruling homed in on 18 sentences in the book, saying some of Fallaci's words were "without
doubt offensive to Islam and to those who practice that religious faith."

MUSLIMS HAIL DECISION
Adel Smith, a high-profile Muslim activist who brought the original law suit, hailed the decision.
"It is the first time a judge has ordered a trial for defamation of the Islamic faith," he told reporters. "But
this isn't just about defamation. We would also like (the court) to recognize that this is an incitement to
religious hatred."
Justice Minister Roberto Castelli, who has a prickly relationship with the Italian judiciary, said the ruling
represented an attack on freedom of expression.
"In Europe we are seeing the birth of a movement that is looking to silence those who don't follow a
single mindset, within which it is forbidden to speak ill of Islam, of homosexuals or of the children of
homosexuals," Castelli was quoted as saying in an interview with Radio Padania
'No good Islam'
The Force of Reason is said to have gone to print about 24 hours after the 11 March 2004 train
bombings in Spain.
In it, Ms Fallaci argues that Europe is turning into "an Islamic province, an Islamic colony" and that "to
believe that a good Islam and a bad Islam exist goes against all reason".
Italian preliminary investigative judge Armando Grasso ordered the formulation of charges against the
author, saying the book had expressions which were "unequivocally offensive to Islam".
Adel Smith, president of the Muslim Union of Italy, sued the writer on 8 April 2004. He says Ms Fallaci
has been advocating and spreading hate against Islam and Muslims, sometimes by allegedly distorting
real historical facts and inventing others.

From: "Stefan Matess"

To: "Homa Arjomand"

Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 4:13 PM

Subject: Re: Another Victory! The battle continues for total separation of Religion from State in Canada

Homa!
YES....ANOTHER VICTORY....I read it this
morning...in the Globe & Mail. Hard work
eventually pays off. Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!!

Fran

From: "HILARY WALKER

Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 3:38 PM

Subject: Fwd: Sharia law in Quebec

Hi Homa,
We're looking forward to having you come on to talk about Sharia law and the ban in Quebec. Your live television interview will be at 8:35 AM and we'd like you to arrive at least 20 minutes early.

Please plan to be here by 8:15AM. We are at the CBC building at Front St and John St in Toronto (25 John Street), you'll want to come in the John Street door. When you get there, one of us will come down and get you. There is a phone on the wall, you can try calling---- to let us know you're here.
Thank you,
Hilary Walker

From: "HILARY WALKER"

Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005 2:15 PM

Subject: Sharia law in Quebec

Hi Homa,
My name is Hilary Walker. I'm with the CBC in Toronto and would love to have a conversation with you about the Sharia ban in Quebec.
Please call me at ---- (I have no access to voicemail, please don't leave a message) or email me at this address.
Thanks,
Hilary.

From: "arezoosh"