Doc J Helps U.S. Win War on Terror

My physics teacher in high school, whom we affectionately called Doc J, was on the project team at Pfizer that developed Viagra. After retiring from Pfizer with millions of dollars in stock options, he decided to teach physics at my high school. Check out the Facebook group for more info on the Doc.

This is why I was amused to read this front page story from today's Washington Post:

The Afghan chieftain looked older than his 60-odd years, and his bearded face bore the creases of a man burdened with duties as tribal patriarch and husband to four younger women. His visitor, a CIA officer, saw an opportunity, and reached into his bag for a small gift.

Four blue pills. Viagra.

"Take one of these. You'll love it," the officer said. Compliments of Uncle Sam.

The enticement worked. The officer, who described the encounter, returned four days later to an enthusiastic reception. The grinning chief offered up a bonanza of information about Taliban movements and supply routes -- followed by a request for more pills.

Hey, whatever works.