Bomb Afghanistan with pork fat, says Thai MP
A Thai MP is being urged to resign, after suggesting
America should attack Afghanistan with pork fat bombs,
launched by cruise missiles.
He believes it would be humiliating because Muslims don't
eat pork, but would spare the lives of innocent people.
Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, is said to be deeply
concerned by the comments, and believes Tinawat
Marukapitak should step down.
The Thai Rath paper, reports Mr Marukapitak sent an
e-mail carrying the Thai Rak Thai Party logo to President
George W Bush.
In it, he suggested America attack Afghanistan with pork fat
bombs, or spray the country with pork fat, in a bid to prevent
escalating destruction.
Imrom Maruleem, a Muslim senator, said: "Tinawat should
know that Muslims do not find this funny, especially at this
time."
Suranand Vejajiva, of the Thai Rak Thai Party, was quoted
as saying: "His comments are inconsiderate and
insensitive. The nation faces a very delicate situation and
he should chose his words more carefully."
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