cut all ties to Sultan of Brunei because of Sharia Law, stoning of women and gays.

On May 7, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah implemented Sharia law. This can "include amputation of limbs for theft, and death by stoning. The stoning laws often target LGBT/women – for adultery" (Samuel Ward). The State Department has said it will take a wait and see attitude. "Relaying our concerns" per the State Department is not enough. An ex-ambassador has called this an "awkward moment." Indeed. Trade is not worth the stoning to death of people for being who they are. Human rights trump "culture." Human rights trump trade. This is a clear violation of human rights and simple human decency.