There have been a few stories lately suggesting that rebels in the mountains of western Pakistan are protecting an important al Qaeda leader. The rationale is that there must be an important figure there because over the past few days, the rebels have put up "unexpectedly stiff resistance" against the army.
I'm not a military tactician, but I have a hunch--and please keep in mind, this is just a hunch--about why the rebels are fighting so hard: BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO DIE. Based on the latest medical evidence, my conjecture is that the human body does not respond well to bullets fired at a high velocity towards it. Furthermore, to avoid unwanted conversations between bullets and brains, most humans will try to eliminate the threat, either by fleeing or firing similar bullets at the bullet-firing machines.
What else do people expect?
REBEL SOLIDER1: "Sir! Al-Zawahiri is safe. He escaped through the tunnel last night under the cover of darkness.
REBEL CAPTAIN: Excellent. Everybody! Put down your arms. Our mission is over. Two extra virgins in heaven for the person to get shot!
REBEL SOLDIER2: "When we run out to our death, can I sit on Ibul's shoulders? We have a long cloak so it will look like we are a giant person."
REBEL SOLDIER3 (Ibul): "And I'm going to scream "YA YA YA YA YA," but Sansha's lips won't be moving. He will be sucking on a lollipop. They will be so confused."
REBEL CAPTAIN: "Of course you can. It is a free country. [everyone laughs] I kid, I kid. Of course you can't."
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