Nothing like proving the point-

[wendybeth]

A relative of mine, Gen. Pershing, was rumored to have done something akin to this to stop the insurgency in Palestine, I believe. From what I understand, he ordered bullets to be dipped in pig's blood and then had his men shoot a line of insurgents. Supposedly, this stopped any further attacks as the enemy was afraid that they would not get into Paradise with the taint of pig's blood upon them. I really doubt today's Martyr would be so easily swayed- they all ate BLT's and drank like fishes prior to the Sept. 11th attacks. (There must be some sort of Martyr upgrade being offered now).