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2004-09-15 Arabia

U.S. Rebukes Saudis Over Religious Rights

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Posted by DLS 2004-09-15 1:18:57 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "Rather, itâs just our way of sending a clear signal to the Saudis that this is a serious issue for us, a problem, and that we want to talk to them about allowing tolerance of religious beliefs and other practices," said a State Department official, who asked not to be named.

Seems to me it'd be MUCH clearer if this unnamed "official" wasn't unnamed.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-09-15 3:14:48 PM|| 2004-09-15 3:14:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 So "Freedom of religion is not recognized or protected under the countryâs laws and basic religious freedoms are denied to all but those who adhere to the state-sanctioned version of Sunni Islam"

Yet Israel is the "racist" state in the region. Maybe the churches and mosques in Israel aren't big enough?

Posted by PlanetDan 2004-09-15 3:15:38 PM|| 2004-09-15 3:15:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 BAR, It's a start. And before the election.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-09-15 3:17:18 PM|| 2004-09-15 3:17:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 It is now that the US realizes this? As we speak, There are philipinos in jail for practicing their religion.

Posted by Anonymous6134 2004-09-15 3:18:51 PM|| 2004-09-15 3:18:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Methinks I feel a cool draft from way down below.....

Posted by peggy 2004-09-15 3:30:29 PM|| 2004-09-15 3:30:29 PM|| Front Page Top

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