...... that had always me me smile at the wit and wince with forebodeing..... just wish I could remember the source.... all I remember is that it's medieval... and from an Arab author... mayber someone could track it down and give the full, correct translation,

" Jeruselam is a golden bowl, full of scorpions"

BTW..... really, really, REALLY surprised no-one here is discussing the Indo-Pakistan crisis.... those guys hate each other ... and are both nuclear powers:(

This really is good night now.. I go to work in less then six hours.......... gentlemen.. it's been a pleasure debateing ... good fortune to all :)