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I realize that the support of an American woman may not be what many Saudis want to see on this or any other issue related to women's rights, but I would like to express my sincere support of the Saudi women (and men) who are fighting for this, and the rights of women to fully participate in their country's economic, social, religious and political life.
Once upon a time, America's laws and socials mores dictated some of the same limitations to women's lives, and they, in many cases, have been defeated. We still have work to do, but this country is a better place for future generations (and this one), because of the work of the women's rights movement.
Make no mistake: Your cause is just. Best of luck and please keep up the fight.
Regine Clement
Atlanta, Georgia
USA
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#1 - Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:10 PM EDT{"commentId":1030867,"authorDomain":"damiankd"}
That's the spirit, Regine.
BTW -- This quote is so over the top, so ridiculous, it would be comical if it weren't the reality in Saudi.
Conservatives, who believe women should be shielded from male strangers, say women in the driver's seat will be free to leave home alone and go when and where they please. They also will unduly expose their eyes while driving and interact with male strangers, such as traffic police and mechanics.
But supporters of female drivers say the prohibition exists neither in law nor Islam, but is based on fatwas, or edicts, by senior clerics who say women at the wheel create situations for sinful temptation.
Will someone please explain the thinking behind these things? Is it to protect women from men that would do them harm, or protect women with no impulse control from men?
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Will someone please explain the thinking behind these things? Is it to protect women from men that would do them harm, or protect women with no impulse control from men?
From what I've been told, it is to protect the MEN from being tempted by the mere sight of the women.
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