Not Out Of The Woods Yet

Afghan lawmakers have demanded that Abdul Rahman, the Afghan man charged with converting to Christianity, not be allowed to leave the country. While they have debated the issue and say they have sent a letter to the Interior Ministry, they stopped short of taking a formal vote on the matter. Italy yesterday granted Mr. Rahman asylum.

Rahman is still in an undisclosed location.

All we can do is hope the lawmakers are indulging in what politicians are so good at - covering their butts by making an empty gesture.

Afghanistan has a long way to go to get shut of the influence of the hate-filled Taliban.