Jens 'n' Frens
Idle thoughts of a relatively libertarian Republican in Cambridge, MA, and whomever he invites. Mostly political.
"A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures." -- Daniel Webster
Friday, April 11, 2003 :::
American troops do their best to bury Iraqi troops in accordance with Muslim tradition — with bodies interred to point toward Mecca, for example — but the rituals can't be perfect. Graves-registration units often feature female soldiers, and Muslim custom forbids women from handling male remains.