It's A Rocky Road to Freedom

Religion, like NATO, is a force for good in the world; we know this because we have been informed of it by philosophers of the calibre of the Reverend Blair. Doubtless this explains why, after twelve years of war for peace and civilised values, the Afghan government is contemplating the reintroduction of execution by public stoning, in accordance with the best bits of Deuteronomy. For the moment, the punishment will be reserved for married adulterers, however much certain members of the Coalition of the Willing might prefer to see it extended to potential asylum seekers and other work-shy types. Presumably, as the country grows ever more civilised and audience reactions more easy to gauge, the democratic government in Kabul will be able to judge the popularity of the executions and act with due regard for profit rather than mere ideology.