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Richard,
I agree that zanies are not specific to any one group/culture/religion.
However, many sects (Fihqs) of Islam underwrite this behavior as codified by Sharia i.e. examples of the prophet and his companions as outlined in the Hadiths.
The 7th century example of Mohammed is considered inviolate by every Muslim otherwise they are apostates as Mo is the perfect example of manhood.
Your rationalizing these actions as specific to the individual are more than naive and that acceptance is counted upon by radical Muslims that practice taqiyya.
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