A Stitch in Haste

Perhaps you'd also like to issue a Chavez-style fatwa against Turkmenistan's silly dictator, Saparmurat Niyazov:

Niyazov has ordered a ban on lip synching performances across the tightly controlled Central Asian nation, citing "a negative effect on the development of singing and musical art," the president's office said Tuesday.
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Under Niyazov's order, lip synching is now prohibited at all cultural events, concerts, on television — and at private celebrations such as weddings.
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In 2001, Niyazov banned opera and ballet as not corresponding with the national mentality. Last year, he called for young people not to get gold tooth caps and urged authorities to crack down on young men wearing beards or long hair.

Hey, don't underestimate this guy — he's so powerful he can even outlaw plague.

Unfortunately, although Niyazov is a laughingstock, the stability of Turkmenistan is no laughing matter.

More thoughts from Tom G. Palmer.