Are they really Muslims?

This is something I posted about a year ago (2/19/2007) on a different website, but unfortunately, it still stands true ...

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6375749.stm

"The train, running from Delhi to Lahore in Pakistan, was hit by two blasts at about midnight (1830 GMT Sunday) near Panipat, 80km (50 miles) from Delhi."

"It is thought three-quarters of the 750 people on the train were Pakistanis, as were most of the dead."

"But the fact that so many of the dead on the train were Pakistani Muslims may indicate that the devices were intended for a different target, or exploded prematurely, she says."

"The reaction from both governments suggests the prime suspects might be groups such as Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad..."

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This train service was long awaited by Pakistanis and Indians as a sign of mutual cooperation, understanding etc. between the two countries.

So the mainstream media like always is going to put the blame on some "Islamic militant group" and most of us would probably buy that, nod our heads in disgust and move along - but what I REALLY want to know is, are they really a bunch of religious, motha-fuckin bastards who think blowing these children, women and men up would get them closer to God? Or the culrpits are purely politicaly motivated whose interests are better served by chaos than peace? And if so, who are they?

I know we are generally fan of Occam's razor but I just don't think this is one of those times ...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6375749.stm

Islam & America: Through the Eyes of Imran Khan

Hey guys,

http://blip.tv/file/515474/

Here is a 30 minute documentary by Imran Khan (Renowned Pakistani cricket player turned politician http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imran_Khan).

After watching it, if you think you did not learn anything new, I'm sure you could think of folks who could benefit from it, hence this note :) So spread the word as much as you can!

And remember this video attempts to only present the other side of the picture, so even if you don't agree with some or all of it, it's only trying to show the state of affairs as it is, as opposed to how should it be.

http://blip.tv/file/515474/

-Asif.

George Galloway interviews Imran Khan

Video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8546300751033754955

George Galloway (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Galloway) is a British Member of Parliament who is a very controversial figure due to his unorthodox political views in general, and on Middle East and South Asia in particular.

In this video he interviews Imran Khan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imran_Khan) on June 11, 2007 and discusses the current situation in Pakistan. It's an hour long interview so make sure you got your popcorn ready ... I think it's a must-see for anyone interested in Pakistani politics.

Video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8546300751033754955

Enjoy!