[P-Marlowe]

I saw the video. It was spooky. Thousands of angry muslims confronting the troops in an attempt to protect their Holy Shrine-- as if Allah is powerless to protect it without their help (which of course he is, but that is another subject).

The LT should get a field promotion for preventing a catastrophe. His troops should all be commended for keeping their cool.

[Poohbah]

You have a bunch of folks who don't understand what's going on, and that's how you get rumors flying.

We defused the rumors instantly, with a simple gesture.

Eventually, with things calmed down, the Imam was probably able to get his flock together and explain what was what.