A Nation Cursed

The fact that this is such a massive issue is absolutely comical.

Sports officials and top football clubs in Greece have called on the government and police to take much tougher measures against football hooligans.

Greece has one of the worst records in Europe for football violence and officials complain the riotous fans are ruining the country's national sport.

Now Greece is turning to another country which has suffered similar problems in the past - England.

The English Football Association and UK police are trying to help.

Just six months ago, a single goal sparked massive celebrations across the whole of Greece. The Greek football team had won its first major international tournament: Euro 2004.

But this moment of triumph and national unity was short-lived and it was soon back to the more common form of expression at football matches: violence.

Remember, folks, it's these morally superior, enlightened European nations, populated by these intelligent, moderate citizens that condemn American actions abroad. We're supposed to base our foreign policy on the same nations that riot over soccer? You'll excuse me if I decline to take their advice.