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She said it was not known whether the body was that of a Bulgarian hostage killed by his captors earlier this week. A deadline for the threatened execution of a second Bulgarian hostage passed last night without news.
The body was found near Baiji, 112 miles north of Baghdad, Wednesday night.
"The body had been decapitated. It was dressed in an orange jumpsuit," the spokeswoman said.
Videotapes of foreign hostages in Iraq (news - web sites) have often shown them wearing orange jumpsuits, which are typical of U.S. jails and associated around the world with images of Muslims detained at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
A diplomat at the Bulgarian Embassy in Baghdad said he was aware that a body had been discovered, but it was not known whether it was one of the captured Bulgarians.
In Sofia, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy said the government had asked for an urgent investigation to identify the body.
"At this moment we do not have a confirmation whether it is one of our ompatriots," he told Bulgarian television.
Sir Evil said:Ummm, I don't think that she is the writer of the story!
Sir Evil said:NO! she has linked to the story by the original author. Point being it is just an article that she posted, so why ask her if she holds individuals responsible for a whole religion?
TheOne said:Actually, yes. The title of the article she posted is "Headless Corpse in Orange Jumpsuit Found in Iraq", not "More From the Religion of Peace". Her title suggests that Islam is somehow responsible for the headless corpse. Perhaps she can expound more on her choice for the thread title, but it seems quite obvious to me. Do you interpret it differently?
TheOne said:Actually, yes. The title of the article she posted is "Headless Corpse in Orange Jumpsuit Found in Iraq", not "More From the Religion of Peace". Her title suggests that Islam is somehow responsible for the headless corpse. Perhaps she can expound more on her choice for the thread title, but it seems quite obvious to me. Do you interpret it differently?
rtwngAvngr said:THEY claim it's JIHAD as well. Get a grip.
Sir Evil said:I interpret her as making a post that has a direct connection to the story!
we are here to discuss all kinds of aspects. this one also pertains to the religion in question, a point of view is probably the intention!
freeandfun1 said:I don't bullshit around. Islam is not a religion of peace. Don't believe that if you want, but remember, denial is not a river in Egypt!
TheOne said:And this is the point of view I am taking issue with. Initially, you asserted that she was just posting an article, yet now you agree with me that she was posting a "point of view". I am glad we got that straightened out and agree.
TheOne said:I certainly respect your viewpoint, but I heartily disagree. I think you are generalizing the actions of a few and indicting an entire group of normal people. That is your prerogative of course, but I think it's a mistake. Perhaps you can convince of me this. I will certainly listen and debate you on the matter.
freeandfun1 said:i know a lot of Muslims. I have travelled throughout the world. on a case-by-case basis, I have no problems with Muslims. A matter-of-fact, I have many Muslims friends here in the USA and abroad. Perhaps I should not paint all with a broad brush, but it is clear that the MAJORITY support the "terrorists" or they would speak out more. Oft times, actions speak much louder than words and all we are seeing out of the MAJORITY of those in the Muslim community is silence. If they are truly a peace loving religion, they would WHOLEHEARTEDLY condemn the actions of the "few". But they don't. So in my opinion, their inaction speaks VOLUMES!
dilloduck said:Perhaps a lot of the "peaceful" Muslims are afraid to speak out or feel no need to alleviate the fears of others ?
dilloduck said:Perhaps a lot of the "peaceful" Muslims are afraid to speak out or feel no need to alleviate the fears of others ?
You have claimed in discussion with me:TheOne said:I am happy to hear you are accepting of Muslims and not a bigot. Many Islamic leaders and organizations have denounced terror publically. It seems the press is not covering it very well. I will concede some Islamic leaders should be more proactive and that is troubling. If others can reach out like you, freeandfun1, and make freinds with Muslims, I think it will strike a blow to the Islamic terrorists. I imagine they would hate that very much.
khayri11 said:I have read some of the posts on here about Islam being a "bad" religion. It's not but I don't think it would do much good to offer support for that. The fact is, as a Muslim, I myself am deeply distressed about the image bin Laden and company are presenting to the world. And the truth of the matter is all Americans are enemies to these people - even American Muslims. If they detonate a nuc in one of our cities (killing Muslim and non-Muslim alike) they'll justify it someway. Remember, Zarqawi has killed far more Muslims in Iraq than non-Muslims.
NewGuy said:You have claimed in discussion with me:
1. You do not defend muslims, but view them the same as Christians.
2. You know nothing about the reiligions or Bible or koran.
3. You just want no religious fanatics.
4. You are NOT a muslim and do not propagate their propaganda.
You lie.
