https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/07/14/in-afghanistan-women-are-all-prostitutes-americans-are-all-infidel-crusaders/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:36:11 -0400<![CDATA[The photo arrests my gaze. It instantly haunts me. It shows two Afghan women chatting while sitting on their heels, close to the ground. They are both wearing iridescent light blue burqas. One seems to be clutching a shopping bag. They are about to be shot to death by Taliban fighters who accused them of running a prostitution ring that catered to American soldiers. For good measure, the Taliban also accused them of working for the local governor. According to the BBC here:]]>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:40:12 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/07/14/in-afghanistan-women-are-all-prostitutes-americans-are-all-infidel-crusaders-n103673