Re: Merit badge for throat slitting?



On 31 Jul 2005 12:01:15 -0700, "Jason P" <jaspetr@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Mitch wrote:
>> A long way from the Pinewood Derby, that's for sure.
>>
>> http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/07/31/HAMAS.TMP
>
>It gives new meaning to the word cutthroat.
>
>I suppose the symbolic patch would be a severed head with a scimitar
>sword.

They prefer dull pocket knives, it takes longer to get the job done.

>What of even newer badges for blowing up trains, buses,
>buildings -- graded on size of course, car bombers and lowly camel
>bombers.

The Islamic world has shown a peculiar dislike for all things
transport related and buildings made of modern materials.
.



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