According to the Associated Press... "Australia's most prominent Islamic cleric vowed Thursday to stand strong against widespread outrage over his description of women who don't wear head scarfs as "uncovered meat" who invite rape. Sheik Taj Aldin al-Hilali, long a lightning rod in strained relations between the government and the Muslim minority [in Sydney, Australia], apologized for any offense he caused women in making the comments a month ago during a sermon marking the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. But he said he had no intention of stepping down."

And why should he? Every man knows how provocative bare foreheads and exposed ears can be. Maybe the meat thing is overstated by the holy man, but we all know what women who show their faces really want. The story is here.

Even Australian Muslims have been harsh to the poor, honest fellow. For example...

"Whether he steps down or not, I think it's time for Australia's Muslim faith to have a religious leader who has a better understanding of Australian laws, Australian values, and the Australian way of life," said Alia Karaman, a female member of a leaders' group at a Sydney mosque."

Report is Ms. Karaman was not facing Mecca as she spoke. At least the poor cleric seems to think it's okay for the ladies to venture out of doors. Now, if, when outdoors, the gals fail to walk several steps behind their men, there will be trouble. And rightly so.