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June 01, 2008

Turkish Barber Beheading

UPDATE: (January 28, 2009) He is pardoned and returned home today.

Sabribogday He used to cut hair. Now his head is on the line. His crime? Using God's name in vain in Saudi Arabia. Apparently, some judges consider that heresy and infidelity, while some others see it as disbelief, allowing the accused to retract what he has said and repent. Hopefully, he wins his appeal.

Where's Sharon Stone (cause célèbre) when you really need her? How can you help?

Apparently, a second Turkish barber was arrested and later released in Saudi Arabia (what's up with Turkish barbers???) for swearing at the holy prophet.

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  • TALK TURKEY

    Did you know 'talk turkey' is a US term first recorded in 1824, but is probably much older; one suggestion is that it goes back as far as colonial times.

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