Posted by Neredbojias on 12/10/06 06:09

To further the education of mankind, "Jonathan N. Little"
<lws4art@centralva.net> vouchsafed:

> dorayme wrote:
>
>> Reminds me of an English high official's speech when challenged
>> about their determination to stamp out widow burning in India.
>> The challenge was in terms of the rights of cultural autonomy.
>> The official agreed and said that while they every right to
>> continue burning their widows, the English would exercise their
>> rights to round up those responsible and hang them high. Widow
>> burning was largely stamped out.
>>
>
> What about widower burning?

They're burnt when they get married...

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Neredbojias
Infinity has its limits.

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