[wideawake]

my religion requires that I perform five daily prayers in congregation. This is mandatory and not optional

Incorrect.

It is considered preferable to perform as a group, but not mandatory (except once each Friday).

I wonder if Johnny's father realizes what the Taliban consider to be the obligatory - and not optional - way to treat someone who adopts Johnny's father's lifestyle.

[martinidon]

If Obama loses this election, you can bet he will pardon this dirtbag along with a bunch of others on his way out.