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Why should she use a text-message for a belt bomb? Wouldn't a simple switch be sufficient? I don't think this is a credible source.

• dagw 16y ago
  Remote triggers on suicide bombs are not uncommon. Either in case the suicide bomber gets cold feet and can't push the button or so that a spotter with a better tactical view can trigger the bomb at the optimal moment.
  • cma 16y ago
    It also can be for quasi religious reasons, similar to the American practice of having several people throw the switch in an execution, with only one of the switches being live.
    • jacquesm 16y ago
      And to remove the fact that you are committing suicide from your cosmic slate which may very well be against your religion.
      • rickenharp 16y ago
        So the plan is to get into heaven on a technicality?
        • jacquesm 16y ago
          Mobsters taking confession on their deathbeds in return for a large chunk of cash? When it comes to self delusion humanity has no limits.
        • epochwolf 16y ago
          Yes.