Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women drivers

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    Will.Spencer, Jan 20, 2008 IP
  2. guru-seo

    guru-seo Peon

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    Thanks for the heads up for the Islamophobic news!
     
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    It had to be the history of the American Civil Rights Act of 1964 that influenced their decision. Isn't it great how America is so far ahead with this civil rights shit?
     
    cormac, Jan 21, 2008 IP
  4. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    More reasonably, much of the credit goes to satellite television.

    Thanks Arthur C. Clarke! :)
     
    Will.Spencer, Jan 21, 2008 IP
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    How are women going to drive wearing a burka?

    They wouldn't be able to see where they are going.
     
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    I never knew they weren't allowed to drive in the first place :|
    Insane country..
     
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    No wonder why people think Americans are dumb. :rolleyes:
     
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    What going to happen to a women if she breaks down on the highway?

    We all know how the Wahabbis respect women.
     
    bogart, Jan 21, 2008 IP
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    She might get lucky and have a religious bigot make internet posting on her behalf, who knows?
     
    cormac, Jan 21, 2008 IP
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    Well i pity the women in the country, nice to see something going in their favour..

    The UAE is much better I guess
     
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  11. Will.Spencer

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    That's one of the implementation problems they are facing.

    Quoting The Telegraph, "A woman would have to remove the traditional abaya robe to get a clear view behind the wheel."

    I'm not sure why Cormac made such an ignorant response to your statement.

    That's another serious problem. Sexual assault is a serious problem in Saudi Arabia, because women are afraid to speak to their families or the police about the assault because they might be convicted of the crime of being sexually assaulted. In addition, women are not considered "witnesses" under Islamic law. If only the woman witnessed the rape, then the rape effectively did not occur.

    I agree. It's too bad that people like Cormac are too blinded by hatred to share the good news.

    The UAE is better, but it still has a long way to go.
     
    Will.Spencer, Jan 21, 2008 IP
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    haha sure thing Will, spot on. ;)
     
    cormac, Jan 21, 2008 IP