� A fleeing Taliban terrorist, desperate for water, was plodding� through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance.� Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the mirage, only to find a� very frail little old Jewish man standing at a small makeshift display� rack - selling ties."

� The Taliban terrorist asked, "Do you have water?" The Jewish man replied, "I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie?� They are only $5."

� The Taliban shouted hysterically, "Idiot Infidel! I do not need such� an over-priced western adornment - I spit on your ties. I need water!"

� "Sorry, I have none - just ties - pure silk - and only $5." "Pahh! A curse on your ties, I should wrap one around your scrawny� little neck and choke the life out of you, but I must conserve my�
� energy and find water!"

� "Okay," said the little old Jewish man, "it does not matter that you� do not want to buy a tie from me or that you hate me, threaten my life� and call me infidel. I will show you that I am bigger than any of� that. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles,� you will find a restaurant. It has the finest food and all the� ice-cold water you need...Go In Peace!"

� Cursing him again, the desperate Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later, he crawled back, almost dead and gasped, "They� won't let me in without a tie!