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To Sweden now add Afghanistan

Mar 17, 2004 12:37AM PST
My Dear Donkey

A frustrated Afghan soldier who could not afford to get married has been released without charge after being caught having sex with a donkey, police say....

In many parts of Afghanistan (news - web sites) men must pay at least $3,000 (1,650 pounds) to the parents of their prospective bride, making marriage difficult for many in a country where the average annual income is only a few hundred dollars....


Who said women were under valued and unappreciated in this country?

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You make a good point. However, it's the parents that get the money....
Mar 17, 2004 3:43AM PST

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Doesn't assure good treatment for the bride.

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Re:You make a good point. However, it's the parents that get the money....
Mar 17, 2004 4:53AM PST

I would think it would ensure just the opposite. The high bride price would cause resentment toward the bride.

Dan

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Maybe
Mar 17, 2004 12:59PM PST

He might think he's not getting his money's worth.

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I hear the same grumblings from my wife.
Mar 17, 2004 10:45PM PST

And she got me for free!

Wink


Dan