Would it surprise you to know that I am a psychology major? The legal definition of "Insanity" is, when one does not know that they are doing any wrong at the time they commit the crime. Such a small percent of people claim or try to claim the "insanity defense," with a very small portion actually getting approved for such. This man was not insane. I will tell you, what I think though, with my arm chair view.

Women in the societies in which we speak, are treated as less than people. Men on the other hand, are treated like kings, like Gods, even as little children. The little boys grow up, seeing their father's dehumanize the mothers and daughters, and why should they ever do any different? Some do change, and- the truth is, we are not controlled by how we are brought up- but it does affect the way we initially act in the world. It is a GOOD THING to make people responsible for their actions. And hopefully, with time, and with punishment, the perpetrators with their punishments will send a message loud and clear- "WOMEN ARE PEOPLE TOO."

This has nothing to do with Islam (is it widespread in the arabian peninsula?) But is rather a result of traditional male stupidness found in parts of Asia (which is why it is also common in India among Hindus – remember, they used to demand a wife burn alive when her husband died).

The Taliban are the same – unable to control their sexual urges and raging jealous of another man even looking at their women. This is not a religious problem, it is a very, very serious social problem one that the world needs to stop being afraid to confront. We need psychologists to address this and for the world to accept the role of sexual frustration and male jealousy.

If she has to bear this burden and still be righteous, then so should he. All will be settled in court of God.