Bloomberg News reports Islamic fundamentalists are targeting internet cafes in Gaza. One owner’s response sums up our reaction:
Soon after a firebomb exploded at 3 a.m. and destroyed four computers in the Al-Shawa Online Internet Cafe in Gaza, owner Alaa al-Shawa clicked onto his e-mail at an undamaged machine.
The first message surprised him: It was from the bombers themselves, explaining that establishments such as his were keeping Muslims away from prayer and providing pornography. That’s why it was hit.
“This just shows how confused these fanatics are,” said Al-Shawa, 27. “Even they use the Internet to circulate their statements, but they think everyone else uses it for porno.”
We certainly relate to the dangers of the internet. Odds are good the bombers were inspired and instructed by jihad online.
