The following email found its way to me through one of our readers, and I figured I'd pass it along in appreciation of all that our Navy (and other military personnel) is doing to keep us safe.
"U.S. Navy releases Al Qaeda terrorist!"
"The U.S. Navy today announced that it has released a senior Al Qaeda terrorist after questioning extensively for 27 days while being held prisoner aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. In a humanitarian gesture, the terrorist was given $50.00 U.S. and a white 1962 Ford Fairlane automobile upon being released from custody. The attached photo shows the terrorist on his way home just after being released by the Navy."
In the midst of all of the challenges we're facing today, it's always good to keep a sense of humor. Here's a shout-out to the Navy (and whoever put that email together) for moment of mirth today. Gotta love the Navy's "Catch and Release" program. :)
Love it!
Posted by: Mandy Leech | April 08, 2009 at 08:12 AM
me too!
death is ALWAYS funny
Posted by: chris corwin | April 11, 2009 at 08:29 PM
The nature of satirical humor is an emphasis on the extreme. This picture is funny precisely because this is NOT how our Navy treats enemy combatants. I wish we could say the same about terrorists, and not even concerning enemy combatants, but civilians. THAT is not funny!
Posted by: John | January 28, 2010 at 10:41 PM