1-12-12: U.S. Court AFFIRMS Order BLOCKING Sharia Law Ban (Plus: CAIR's Manipulation Tactics)

Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Landmark Supreme Court ruling a 'resounding win' for religious groups [CSM] 2. U.S. military moves carriers, denies Iran link [REUTERS] 3. "Who would dare to go there?" Egypt cancels Jewish festival over security concerns [JIHAD WATCH] 4. State's NEW voter ID law would prevent dead people from voting [DAILY CALLER] 5. Rift stirs fears of military coup in Pakistan [WT] 6. U.S. plans major push for new talks with Taliban [FOX] 7. A Fine for Not Using a Biofuel That Doesn't Exist [NYT] 8. Homeland Security Is Monitoring The Drudge Report, The New York Times [ATLANTIC WIRE] 9. Children 'dumped in streets by Greek parents who can't afford to look after them any more' [DAILY MAIL] ♦♦♦ CHECK OUT FSM'S NEW HOT PICKS' FEATURE: "WHAT DOES PAM THINK? "♦♦♦ Read Pam's comments and then join in the conversation! Read FamilySecurityMatters.org Contributing Editor J. Christian Adams' SHOCKING new book! Buy it here	VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS 1. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals AFFIRMS Order BLOCKING Sharia Law Ban (CAIR: "... a reminder that these anti-Sharia laws are unconstitutional and that if politicians use fear-mongering ... the courts won't allow it to last for long") 2. VIDEO: FOX's Jesse Watters Interviews People on the Street About Politics 3. VIDEO: Gitmo Protesters: Administration has ‘betrayed our trust' 4. VIDEO: Dog Involved in Deadly Accident Swims Half-Mile to Stranger 5. The Fed Agency that Paid Out the Most in Stimulus Funds Is... 6. VIDEO: Expert: Window to Stop Iran Nuke Program...is Closing 7. AUDIO: Dennis Miller Humbles CNN Host Over ‘Evil' Breitbart Remark 8. Bankrupt Solyndra Seeking to Pay Bonuses 9. NEW James O'Keefe VIDEO: Election Workers Giving out Ballots in the Names of Dead Voters Root Causes of Anti-U.S. Islamic Terrorism Yoram Ettinger There has been a rise in instances of planned Islamic terrorism in the United States. If the administration has been trying not to offend Islam, what has led to this situation? To Die For Tom McLaughlin A retired teacher reflects on how he used the limited time that we have on this earth as a basis to introduce lessons on critical thinking and developing a sense of purpose in life. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to Meet Brotherhood Leaders The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report Deputy Secretary of State William Burns is scheduled to go to Egypt to meet with Muslim Brotherhood leaders, and Jimmy Carter is pleased by Egypt's election, won by Islamists. DREAM Act to Be Resurrected in Tennessee Immigration News Update The DREAM Act failed to become federal law, but in Nashville, a version of the bill will be given new life to assist student offspring of illegal immigrants to gain citizenship. CAIR's Manipulation Tactics in Tampa Steve Emerson The propaganda machine of the Council on American-Islamic Relations launched into action to attack the FBI and to make excuses for an Islamist who planned a suicide attack on U.S. soil. O Canada Our Only Hope James Delingpole The truth is that right now, of all the great Western nations Canada is probably the only one left still standing up for the values that made the West great. Quote of the Day - January 12, 2012 FSM: Quote of the Day When the Religion of Peace started to become the Religion of Murder... Adopting Pro-Sharia Textbooks When states should step in. Alyssa A. Lappen One of the most important strengths of a nation is its education. When U.S. school textbooks fail to deal honestly with Islam but instead present apologetics and propaganda, children are Islamists' pawns.