This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on March 13, 2002). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Just in case things in the world weren’t getting freaky enough, the editor of the National Review is pondering nuking Mecca. There is a column at The American Prospect looking at this from a slightly saner perspective.