Slog - Comments on UNICEF's Photo of the Year http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year Depicts an 11-year-old Afghan girl seated next to her 40-year-old fiance: The girls' parents told reporters they had arranged the engagement because "we needed the money." Asked her feelings about the engagement, the girl said, "Nothing. I do not know this man. What am I supposed to feel?" Half of all Afghan girls are married before they reach 18.... Copyright 2008 Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:15:40 -0800 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:50:45 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Carollani Can you link to the image source? I'd like to see a larger version.

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883604 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883604 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:16:21 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball I thought that was taken upstairs at the Capitol Club. My bad.

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883605 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883605 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:17:14 -0800 Comment by wf We should invade that country to liberate their women! Whoops...

]]> wf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883606 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883606 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:17:29 -0800 Comment by Cato the Younger Younger Another fine example of how a culture driven by religon is just a sick thing to put children through. Catholic priests banging 12 year olds and Muslims fucking 11 year olds.

Religon in poison. God is made up to give the priest class power over others.

]]> Cato the Younger Younger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883609 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883609 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:19:20 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe She'll live.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883612 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883612 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:20:37 -0800 Comment by elm Mr. Poe:

Is that enough?

]]> elm http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883615 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883615 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:23:47 -0800 Comment by Jason Josephes I thought we were supposed to celebrate diversity.

]]> Jason Josephes http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883618 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883618 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:27:33 -0800 Comment by NOOOO!!!! The War on Marriage continues!

]]> NOOOO!!!! http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883619 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883619 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:29:33 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Hot damn! I hope I look that good at forty!

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883620 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883620 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:30:17 -0800 Comment by i haz 2 many cheezburglerz @7

Thats only when it comes to different cultures whose first means are to kill you and each other.

]]> i haz 2 many cheezburglerz http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883622 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883622 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:30:57 -0800 Comment by burnout I agree JTC, it does look like the Capitol Club. Smoking has been banned on that balcony, correct?
But to my main point, what is the purpose of PERMALINK on the Kiley post below? I'd like to comment without having to go to the godawful Lineout page.

]]> burnout http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883623 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883623 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:33:33 -0800 Comment by mj The poor girl looks just how she should look, disgusted and frightened.
In my worst nightmares I would not want to sleep with that man.
Diversity is fine but old scary looking pervs, NO WAY!


]]> mj http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883624 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883624 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:33:46 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Relax, mj. She'll be lovin' it when that spider forest is tickling her peach fuz.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883633 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883633 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:40:04 -0800 Comment by ECB Done - the image on RHRealityCheck was larger than the source, so I linked that, but the source is available there.

]]> ECB http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883634 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883634 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:41:23 -0800 Comment by kinaidos Note to self. Never hire an Afghani interior designer.

]]> kinaidos http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883635 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883635 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:42:37 -0800 Comment by Jim Lucky man.

]]> Jim http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883636 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883636 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:43:06 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Sorry for #13. That was almost as tasteless as owning a poodle.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883640 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883640 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:43:50 -0800 Comment by Carollani 14: I don't think that's the link you meant to use.

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883641 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883641 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:45:18 -0800 Comment by Cato the Younger Younger At least the 40 year old knows her pussy will be nice and tight. And that is what you straight guys want right?

]]> Cato the Younger Younger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883644 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883644 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:45:45 -0800 Comment by mj Well actually Mr. Poe, that may be the only thing she does like ; )

]]> mj http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883645 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883645 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:46:24 -0800 Comment by linky dink the bike master plan was the source of your afghan pedophile picture?

]]> linky dink http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883647 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883647 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:50:14 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV So much for saving yourself for marriage.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883648 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883648 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:50:23 -0800 Comment by Andrew Taylor Try this:

http://www.unicef.de/foto/UNICEF%20Award_2007.zip

]]> Andrew Taylor http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883671 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883671 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:22:11 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe @18

Plus it's broken. When you fix the space, you get this.

Zzzzzzz.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883675 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883675 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:28:30 -0800 Comment by Greg Isn't this the same country where parents send children out to clear minefields, because they're more expendable than the livestock?

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883684 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883684 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:40:13 -0800 Comment by Cato the Younger Younger @25, you are thinking of Iowa and Nebraska.

]]> Cato the Younger Younger http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883687 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883687 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:42:41 -0800 Comment by apres_moi and from the photographer's website - http://www.stephaniesinclair.com/inprint-childbrides-nytimesmag/

]]> apres_moi http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883691 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883691 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:45:37 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER Truly Traditional Marriage: Or, Women as Property

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883694 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883694 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:49:55 -0800 Comment by Just Call Me "Sheik" Let's see if I've got this straight...cheap opium, cheap pot, AND 18-year-old virgins?? Shit, I'm moving.

]]> Just Call Me "Sheik" http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883703 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883703 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:59:49 -0800 Comment by Sargon Bighorn Most of you are assuming the man is the bad guy. He's probably gay and hates the system too. Heck he's 40 and single? The evils of Religion as has been stated is to blame.

]]> Sargon Bighorn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883708 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883708 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:01:42 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV He kinda looks pissed that he has to babysit.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883714 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883714 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:13:19 -0800 Comment by I heart weddings I think they make a beautiful couple. Aren't weddings romantic?

]]> I heart weddings http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883717 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883717 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:14:15 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi @30,

Is he actually single or does he have other wives?

Anyway, this is hardly news in any third world hellhole. It's not like the girl has any other options. She can either marry a creepazoid now or wait a couple years; the result is pretty much the same.

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883725 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883725 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:24:46 -0800 Comment by superyeadon i think i saw this movie.

]]> superyeadon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883744 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883744 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:33:16 -0800 Comment by max solomon everyone's jumping to conclusions. maybe he'll wait until she's older (like 15) to consummate their union, and will just use her as an unpaid household servant until them.

you can always find a bright side!

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883746 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883746 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:33:57 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Yes, @34--I just don't remember Hugh Grant having a beard in it.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883753 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c883753 The Ladies Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:39:12 -0800 Comment by what a lie this picture is a total lie. This is obviously a screenshot of Super Mario Brothers 2 from the old Nintendo. That guy is toad and the girl next to him is the princess. He has the toad mushroom hat on.

]]> what a lie http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c884406 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/12/unicefs_photo_of_the_year#c884406 The Ladies Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:50:45 -0800