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Hello,

I am a doctoral candidate in cultural anthropology.  Last year, I was doing research among Afghans in Vancouver, B.C., and more than once, I noticed, some--emphasize some--people attributed the bad water quality to Pakistanis (specifically ISI). 

I had no way to evaluate the likelihood of such a charge and it seemed far-fetched to me, because I have lived in the luxury of a relatively safe country all my life.  I would like to ask the Wahab brothers if they heard such rumours in Afghanistan when they were there and if they could discuss a little how such notions gain purchase, and if they are indeed far-fetched.

Also, thank you for taking the time to be on this show.

Thanks,

Christina W. O'Bryan

posted 2 years, 9 months ago
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