With Al-Zaidi now in military custody and, according to his brother, being beaten by authorities, the strength of that argument may yet be tested.
However he is still being hailed as a hero in the Arab world.
A Saudi businessman has offered $10million for one of the shoes, Saudi television has reported.
Hasan Mohammad Makhaffa, who owns lands and properties south-west of Saudi Arabia, claims the sum he offered is an auction 'starting price'.
Makhafa, 60, a retired teacher said: 'I consider the shoes the most precious of all my real estate and property, and I will leave them behind as inheritance for my children, to become the shrine, a Medal of Freedom.'
Perhaps Bush shoud ebay them - it might help towards the budget crisis
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With Al-Zaidi now in military custody and, according to his brother, being beaten by authorities, the strength of that argument may yet be tested.
However he is still being hailed as a hero in the Arab world.
A Saudi businessman has offered $10million for one of the shoes, Saudi television has reported.
Hasan Mohammad Makhaffa, who owns lands and properties south-west of Saudi Arabia, claims the sum he offered is an auction 'starting price'.
Makhafa, 60, a retired teacher said: 'I consider the shoes the most precious of all my real estate and property, and I will leave them behind as inheritance for my children, to become the shrine, a Medal of Freedom.'
Perhaps Bush shoud ebay them - it might help towards the budget crisis
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