Blackwater wants to apply Sharia law to a lawsuit

Because the plane crashed in Afghanistan. Sharia law would not let the company be sued for worker's neglect.

RALEIGH - To defend itself against a lawsuit by the widows of three American soldiers who died on one of its planes in Afghanistan, a sister company of the private military firm Blackwater has asked a federal court to decide the case using the Islamic law known as Shari’a.

The lawsuit “is governed by the law of Afghanistan,” Presidential Airways argued in a Florida federal court. “Afghan law is largely religion-based and evidences a strong concern for ensuring moral responsibility, and deterring violations of obligations within its borders.”

If the judge agrees, it would essentially end the lawsuit over a botched flight supporting the U.S. military. Shari’a law does not hold a company responsible for the actions of employees performed within the course of their work.

(The comments following Drum's post are hilarious).

Update: interesting discussion about the State Department extending Blackwater's contract for 5 more years. One more mine being planted by the Bush administration for President Obama to deal with.