"A FORM OF HUMAN SACRIFICE": Charles Johnson writes that "the annual stampede at the 'stoning of Satan' ritual in Saudi Arabia has racked up one of the largest death counts ever, 244":

This traditional stampede takes place year after year, and seems to kill more Muslims each time. Saudi officials invariably respond with a shrug and a hat tip to Allah. They know it’s going to happen, set up the conditions for it to happen, and make no effective attempt to stop it.

What we’re seeing is a form of human sacrifice.

Heh.

Be sure to read the summary of hajj death tolls that one of Johnson's readers compiled.