The media here (and everywhere) are keen to point out that "the vast majority practice a moderate form of Islam," except for the tens of millions who don't.
And note the word "blitz." Were it any marauders other than Muslims, would such a almost comical word be used?
Indonesia -- where President Obama was raised from the ages of six to twelve.
"62 arrested for Indonesian Ramadan bar-room blitz" AFP, July 30, 2012 (thanks to David)A group of 150 youths -- some as young as 13 and carrying swords and golf clubs -- raided the De Most bar late Saturday, smashing bottles of alcoholic drinks and damaging the property, said Hermawan, chief detective for South Jakarta police.
"Of the 62 arrested most are minors, and some...were armed with Samurai swords, sickles and golf clubs," said Hermawan, who like many Indonesians goes by one name.
"They shattered the windows and door and smashed bottles, saying they wanted all bars shut to ensure the month of Ramadan is not tainted," he added.
Twenty-three people face charges of damaging property while four are additionally charged with carrying sharp weapons.
The group called itself the Prophet's Defenders Council, Hermawan said.
"It is usual for me and my followers to raid sinful places during Ramadan," the group's alleged leader, 33-year-old Habib Bahar was quoted as saying by the Kompas.com news website after the arrests.
"They committed sins there. They get drunk so action must be taken," said Bahar, who was also arrested.
In previous years Islamic groups have raided places serving alcohol, but Saturday's attack was the first this year since the fasting month of Ramadan officially began on July 21.
Authorities have ordered bars and nightclubs to close during the holy month, but the ban is not strictly enforced.
Ninety percent of Indonesia's population of 240 million identify themselves as Muslim but the vast majority practise a moderate form of Islam.
