I don't suppose I'm the only person to feel outrage at hearing about the lady in Sudan 'convicted of blasphemy' by 'allowing a teddy bear to be named Muhammed'.
Granny's onboard Rosie and Jim are now hereby known as Aisha and the Prophet Mohammed, at least until she's free. And probably for a long time after I cool down.
I'm now thumbing through my old dog-eared copy of The History of Islam to find apposite names for my as-yet-unnamed teddy bear and The Tiger Formerly Known As Kuppie Tickles, just in case this story has legs.
Suggestions for the teddy's new name appreciated.
Oh Andrew, I hope you are looking out for the 'thought police'. Just because the Sudanese judiciary (what a joke) is gripped by stark raving madness doesn't mean you are free to comment on it on son.
Posted by: Lesley K | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 01:28 PM
Jim, renaming your boat *is* a political statement! It'll make it more adventurous when you pass through certain areas - such as Sparkbrook, Burnley, or Nelson.
Posted by: Andrew Denny | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 12:46 PM
Maybe I'll rename my boat!
Posted by: Jim davies | Friday, 30 November 2007 at 12:32 PM
Both my children have come home clutching 'Daisy and Billy". Bears named by the children after the most popular children in the class. It is screamingly obvious the same thing has happened here!.
Posted by: Rose | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 09:40 PM
Oh, it's a permanent address - it just has no association with anything to do with me. It's not quite anonymous, but it's useful in all sorts of web situations. Thing is, it's also open to anyone who wants to check - or to use the same address! If the thought crime police did make enquiries, I could say someone else did it! Now, as for my originating IP, that might be another matter.
Posted by: dp | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 09:05 PM
15 days in prison then deportation according to the news headlines, i should think she will be glad to be out of there.I also heard that the Muslim council of Great Britain think that the Sudanese are crazy in what they are doing.
Posted by: iain smith | Thursday, 29 November 2007 at 08:12 PM
Ho ho, very droll, DP.
I notice you were quick enough to hide yourself behind a temporary address!
Posted by: Andrew Denny | Wednesday, 28 November 2007 at 10:15 PM
I suppose it could be a made-up story that could be used as an excuse to start a war. The next step would be that she's accused of spying, and of smuggling yellowcake or something.
As for your blasphemous stuffed toys, be grateful that you're not in a country whose hate speech laws are being used by religious zealots to stifle dialogue and enquiry.
http://tinyurl.com/2yh2kr
You could find yourself in the pokey for your irreverence toward other people's superstitions. The Stuffed Bear Benevolent Society could have you done for cruelty.
Posted by: dp | Wednesday, 28 November 2007 at 10:04 PM