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2006-11-18 Africa Horn

Khat banned by Somali Islamists -- Riots ensue

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Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2006-11-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "This substance is badly influencing our people."

Still no match for the virtual opium that Islam is...
And speaking of bad influence... do I really have to...?

Posted by twobyfour 2006-11-18 00:31|| 2006-11-18 00:31|| Front Page Top

#2 Might as well try and ban Copenhagen dip in Texas.

Too bad we don't have the luxury of waiting for Islam's "no-fun" policies to put it out of business all on its own.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-11-18 02:11|| 2006-11-18 02:11|| Front Page Top

#3 "Dealers found in possession of khat will pay 7 million Somali shillings ($500) and the khat will be burned."

By a large number of volunteers, I'm sure.

Posted by gorb 2006-11-18 02:15|| 2006-11-18 02:15|| Front Page Top

#4 ...We're missing our chance here. Have the USAF drop BALES of the stuff every night.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2006-11-18 08:33|| 2006-11-18 08:33|| Front Page Top

#5 7 million Somali shillings ($500)
Was Somalia oppressed by the Italians?

Posted by Shipman 2006-11-18 08:45|| 2006-11-18 08:45|| Front Page Top

#6 lol Mike K

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-11-18 10:21|| 2006-11-18 10:21|| Front Page Top

#7 How about dropping bales of marijuana instead - these guys seriously need some mellowing out.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2006-11-18 10:42|| 2006-11-18 10:42|| Front Page Top

#8 Islamic Courts launches its War on (Some) Drugs. I predict Quagmire. It might even be Just Like Vietnam.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-11-18 13:47|| 2006-11-18 13:47|| Front Page Top

#9 Reefer Madness ala Allah Style!

Posted by Lancasters Over Dresden 2006-11-18 17:29|| http://www.michaelcalderonscall.com]">[http://www.michaelcalderonscall.com] 2006-11-18 17:29|| Front Page Top

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