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lazycomputerkids · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 360 Location: Tabuk

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=127055&d=5&m=10&y=2009

The action against the scholar came a few days after his controversial statement questioning co-education at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), which was officially opened by the king on Sept. 23 in the presence of several world leaders and renowned scientists and academics.

huntjuliehunt · Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 87

I disagree with the sheik, but he is discharged simply for commenting on his beliefs and being suspicious of a co-ed university? That is too bad.

Male and female roaming freely in the same space... who knows what wickedness awaits.

johnslat · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject:

Dear huntjuliehunt,
Among the number of freedoms not available in the Kingdom is freedom of speech. When the king decrees something, it's not a good idea to voice opposition to that publicly.

"who knows what wickedness awaits."

Why, the Shadow does - the Shadow knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men (and ladies.) And apparently, the sheik does, too. I suppose he consulted with his own heart.

Regards,
John

lazycomputerkids · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 360 Location: Tabuk

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

And, with the speed of light the "other thread" was locked. Thy Will be done..

NCTBA

007 · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

johnslat · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject:

Dear NCTBA,

You don't have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind is blowing.

Regards,
John

lazycomputerkids · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 360 Location: Tabuk

trapezius · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject:

While I agree that disfreedom of speech triumphed in this case (and that is a 'good' thing for SA in this case), it must be pointed out that what he said was self-contradictory:

trapezius · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:53 am Post subject:

Hahaha this gave me a good hearty laugh.

Planes with shaded windows
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=13&section=0&article=126935

Read it!

Cleopatra · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:15 am Post subject:

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

johnslat · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:28 pm Post subject:

I have to wonder - in what universe was THIS true about Afghanistan:

"About half a century ago, Malaysia was a backward, poor and disunited country while Afghanistan was a civilized, rich and united nation."

Regards,
John

InterRick · Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 86

Well, it was, at least, one of the United Nations.

johnslat · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject:

Dear InterRick,
As is North Korea today. But I really don't think that half a century ago, Afghanistan could be described as being "civilized, rich and united." Back then, as today, it was/is feudal, tribal, clannish, and dirt-poor (well, except for the drug money, that is.)
Regards,
John