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To: MamaDearest

Quite the jump between the two classes of driving. Thanks much for that info MamaD.


157 posted on 02/04/2008 3:53:31 PM PST by Oorang (Tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people - Alex Kozinski)
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To: Oorang
You're welcome Oorang.

Caribbean leads the world in crime

The Economist's article which pulled no punches said the Caribbean, better known for its blue skies, cricket and rum punch, was the world leader in violent crime. It quoted a joint United Nations-World Bank study last year, which said the region had a murder rate of 30 per 100,000 inhabitants.

It said this is four times the North American figure and 15 times the West and Central European average. Jamaica, according to the Economist, is the world's most murderous country.

Islamic terrorists rebranded as criminals

Islamist terrorists have been rebranded as "criminals" in a new guidebook for ministers and civil servants to help them talk about terrorism without offending Muslims.

The book has been issued to all government departments and says that people should no longer refer to Islamist extremism or jihadi fundamentalism.

Instead, they should refer to violent extremism and criminal murderers or thugs to avoid any implication that there is an explicit link between Islam and terrorism.

UK legally recognizes Islamic harems

Polygamous marriages conducted by Muslims outside the UK are reported to have been given legal recognition by the British government, even allowing husbands who bring more than one wife to the country to claim welfare benefits.

The government in December last year concluded a year-long review that found recognition of polygamous marriages conducted overseas as "the best possible" option, the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper reported. The decision has not been publicly announced.

178 posted on 02/04/2008 10:01:44 PM PST by MamaDearest
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