Biting the hand that feeds them?

[sandyRoe]

http://uk.news.yahoo....d-dead-115243701.html

[emmie]

what a surprise.

[Gromit]

Madness

[emmie]

not quite sure why many go to these places, the chances of being killed are high. Humanitarian of course, but quite frankly i wouldn't put my life on the line this way.

[sir.prize]

That is uncanny. 14.47 TODAY . . .

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1129374.html

[sandyRoe]

great minds think alike

[cupid04]

SandyRoe, whatever have you done to your avatar? You look so miserable.
I hope this does not reflect your mood!xx

[sandyRoe]

Cupid, I think I'll look a lot better when my new wig arrives. :-)

[emmie]

looks like some ecclesiastical personage, who is it?

[sandyRoe]

It's Thomas de Torquemada. Now, he was a chap who would give all the atheists here in AB short shrift.

[sandyRoe]

present company excepted, of course

[cupid04]

About time too, LOL.

[naomi24]

Madmen!

Sandy, and another madman.

From Wiki: Thomas de Torquemada: //In modern times, his name has become synonymous with the Christian Inquisition’s horror, religious bigotry, and cruel fanaticism//

And you admire that? Bring it on!

[sandyRoe]

Austere authority, a simple life, and a strong desire to see souls saved. Much to be admired there, I'd say.

[naomi24]

You post a thread about the actions of utter madmen - and then sing the praises of another. In R&S I'd have found it amusing. Here it's tasteless.

[emmie]

do not read this if you have a nervous disposition
but just goes to show that torture was not unknown in these times

http://www.trutv.com/...torquemada/index.html

[cupid04]

Sorry, sandyRoe for dropping you in it. I never read your link until afterwards,
but that's no excuse!

[Gromit]

UK Government Aid to Pakistan was increased due to the devastating floods which occurred there. There was an immediate need and the British public and our Government responded.

// The UK will build 27,000 flood resistant permanent homes, providing some 189,000 women, men and children a permanent roof over their heads. The UK is helping a further 28,500 families to repair their homes damaged by last year’s floods, by providing items such as tarpaulin sheets, ropes, pegs, and poles. //

Pro-taliban militants have murdered a doctor. If you believe this means the country does not deserve our aid or that it should be reduced then you are wrong. You would be punishing the wrong people and doing what the Taliban want. The Taliban want Aid workers to leave so they can play the saviours.

The best way to make sure the Taliban succeeds in Pakistan is to cut aid.

[sandyRoe]

No matter, Cupid.
I had thought to carry this image, like a shield, into the lions den that is R&S here in AB.
The vehemence of Naomi's post left me nonplussed. I suppose it's an image that might serve well in R&S and less well on other posts.