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Afghanistan/South Asia
Turban roundup continues in Pak
2005-07-25
Police detained scores more people, mostly prayer leaders, over the weekend as part of a continuing crackdown on extremists following the London bombings, officials said on Sunday. At least 210 were detained in the Punjab after Friday prayers and on Saturday, but 125 were freed on bail after pledging not to violate restrictions.
"Dig deep, Brethren and Sistern! Our holy man's gotta make bail again!"
Among them were 56 people who had been charged with making “provocative speeches” at Friday congregations, while 10 more were being held for selling audio cassettes and CDs of fiery speeches by clerics.
"Fiery speeches" seems to be Urdu for "spittle-spewing rants."
Posted by:Fred

#11  No, a mere rat.
Posted by: Shipman   2005-07-25 15:11  

#10  If your pet rodent wears a turban is it a gerban?
Posted by: Dar   2005-07-25 14:39  

#9  You'll take My turban when you unwrap it from My cold, exploded, head.
Posted by: Jackal   2005-07-25 13:39  

#8  Time for The Turbanator.
Posted by: john   2005-07-25 13:02  

#7  It's the fully automatic turbans that I'm concerned about. Also the "Friday Prayer Specials."
Posted by: Seafarious   2005-07-25 12:43  

#6  Yur sawed-off turbins will be a memory.
Ask me if I cair.
Posted by: Shipman   2005-07-25 10:37  

#5  "When turbans are outlawed, only outlaws will have turbans!"

National Turban Association
Posted by: Steve   2005-07-25 10:15  

#4  They're going to start slowly, mucky. First, there will be turban registration. Then, you'll need to get a license to own a turban. There will be a limit to the number of turbans you can buy in a month, and a 15 day waiting period to buy a turban.

Next, they will insist that all turbans be stored unwrapped in a locked wardrobe. Then, there will be rules prohibiting the wearing of turbans near schools or in public buildings.

The National Turban Association will, of course, fight these laws.
Posted by: Jackal   2005-07-25 09:25  

#3  Easy there,Mucki,wouldn't whant you to pop a vien.I'ld miss ya.
Posted by: raptor   2005-07-25 07:42  

#2  goddamit. ima thawt they finaly owtlawin them goddam hats.

>:(
Posted by: muck4doo   2005-07-25 01:05  

#1  Why am I unimpressed?

So which Western hotel will they be staying at while the "roundup" proceeds? Are they receiving complimentary fruit baskets, courtesy of the ISI? Will those who haven't been kicking back the expected zakat percentage be handled roughly when they check out?

Soooo impressive. Pin and needles, I tell you.
Posted by: .com   2005-07-25 01:00  

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