> Water ...
>
> A fleeing Taliban, 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 oasis, only to find a little old
> Jewish man at a small stand, selling ties.
>
> The Taliban 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, ' Idiot! I do not need an over-priced tie. I need
> water! I should kill you, but I must find water first !!!'
>
> 'OK,' said the old Jewish man, 'it does not matter that you do not
> want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am
> bigger than that..
> If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you
> will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need
> ... Shalom .'
>
> Muttering, the Taliban staggered away over the hill.
> Several hours later he staggered back ..... almost dead.
> "Your brother won't let me in without a tie!!!
>