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8. Well she heard it from Zubeidat herself.

Sun Apr 21, 2013, 02:09 PM

Apr 2013

Since this was an account of Zubeidat's own actions (arranging the marriage) and Zubeidat's own reactions, what more do you want?

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What? No comment? We're all curious as to your opinion and what, exactly, kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #1

I don't understand the hyper touchiness here about any criticism of Islam aint_no_life_nowhere Apr 2013 #3

If it were a Mormon I would post the same thing. dkf Apr 2013 #14

Because people are set in their ways... ellisonz Apr 2013 #15

It's okay to not assimilate... dkf Apr 2013 #19

I think both of the brothers were acting out a fantasy life. ellisonz Apr 2013 #23

Religions aren't peaceful or "evil" in themselves. dkf Apr 2013 #24

I'm not muslim, but I resent the constant drum beat since 9/11 that kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #25

not necessarily DonCoquixote Apr 2013 #29

Different culture. LisaL Apr 2013 #2

Plenty of women get beat up in 'love' marriages, too. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #5

Well she heard it from Zubeidat herself. dkf Apr 2013 #8

And This Has What Relevance to The Boston Bombings? dballance Apr 2013 #11

And ths s relevant to the price of tea in china exactly how? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #13

And you know why this happened? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #17

Arranged marriages have existed in some cultures for centuries. LisaL Apr 2013 #21

Now, who the hell is defending it? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #22

I was wondering if they had other children treestar Apr 2013 #27

Arranged as in a matchmaker ? Shiraz Apr 2013 #28