robomatic, I don't think anyone's defending the Taliban here. And I don't think it is in any way inappropriate for us to be mindful of the harm that our words can cause innocent people.

I don't think that the innocent people who have been hurt or killed (or their families) because of misplaced hatred are going to be comforted in the knowlege that their percentages are low compared to the total population.

Donuel, perhaps you would like to be my campaign manager and treasurer. How much money do you think you can raise? By the way, I'm not flying to any campaign appearances.