Iran: Police Beat Man Over Beer

Going to war over oil is pretty horrible—I think we’d all rather just find a way to live without the constant infusion of oil. But going to war over beer? I am already packing my bags.

Mamand Mamandy, a Kurdish Iranian who sought asylum to Norway in ‘99, was back in Iran visiting his mother when he was spotted outside at a BBQ drinking two beers. (Yes, I am ignoring the head-scratcher about an asylum seeker going back to Iran.) Police spotted Manandy, took him into the station, and administered 130 lashes.

I mean, seriously*, what the fuck is wrong with these people? It’s not like Mamandy was smoking a joint, then righteously hauled off to prison for several years to protect the feeble-minded citizens. All he was doing was enjoying a mild adulterant in the comfort of his family’s home. These Iranians are crazy animals! What rational government would do something so awful to a man who wasn’t hurting anyone? We better invade and teach these monsters the wisdom of Western justice.

Whipped for two beers [Afternposten.no] (Warning: The picture is pretty graphic.)

_{* Not seriously.}