On Thu, 12 May 2005 22:01:20 -0500, Dan Minette wrote

> Here's one example. Karbala and is buried there. For Shiites, his 
> tomb is the holiest site outside of Mecca and Medina, Among other 
> things, Hussein prohibited the pilgrimages to Karbala, on the 
> anniversary of Husayn's (the Prophet's grandson) death. They are now 
> able to go.

Yes... and no, to the extent that stuff blowing up here and there is a good 
reason to stay home.  And there are curfews, difficulty getting gas (which is 
much more expensive, but still quite a bargain compared to here, IIRC).

Now please finish that second sentence... ;-)

Nick
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