@Rohin

I "admire" you're argument, but it seems to me that my words have been taken out of context and that we are off subject.

Here is "they":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_debate_over_veils

Also in my statement "...my argument was for Saudi modesty, and how it’s admirable" what I actually meant was Islamic modesty - true Islamic modesty - not Islam that has been corrupted.

I am not for the Saudi government, I think it's ludicrous to condone any of the human rights violations against women or their people.

But when Westerner's read this article and the comments, they aren't seeing Saudi's - they see Muslims. And it's just another strike against the Islamic culture - and I think that I'm correct here in trying to defend it.

@smak

Stop being a douchebag. Everyone knows those things are wrong - I am not an advocate for that kind of behavior. You should read what I wrote again, so that you don't come off as some unashamed, unabashed moron.

http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/node/7724

@Tempscire

Yes there is a difference between de jure and de facto, but what is it worth? Is it better to be able to wear a burka but have everyone jeer at you in the streets, in the news, the pop culture, and even little blogs like this? I just cannot understand why people continue to disrespect other cultures. Get over it already - this is why the rest of the world fucking hates us!

@Rohin

Well Rohin, my argument was for Saudi modesty, and how it's admirable. But from your "perfectly liberal" views, I should've guessed you would misconstrue my words and blame me for things I didn't say.

In America, the media is constantly in your face with Covergirl commercials and airbrushed celebrity photos. It's not a secret that American women are pressured to look sexy. All I'm saying is that this country could benefit from a more modest approach towards the way women dress and act.

As to your second point, they same thing is done in every country. It's called rape and it's not exclusive to Saudi Arabia.

And third, open your eyes man. If you can't see the prejudice and hatred towards Muslims, especially in your country (where not too long ago they wanted to ban Islamic headdresses), then YOU are the one who is making a nonsensical statement.

@mr. picky

Do you really think Americans allow burkas? Women in burkas get mocked EVERYWHERE they go in America. And don't think for a second that Americans allow people to dress as they wish. There is no tolerance for "foreign" beliefs, especially for Muslims. You think everything is fine and dandy here, but we are no better off than the Saudis...

The veil is actual pretty convenient. Women in Saudi Arabia aren't pressured to look beautiful every waking moment, aren't pressured to start dieting, aren't worried about their husbands cheating with that younger, prettier secretary at the office.

I think Americans could learn a thing or two about Saudi modesty.

What about the Japanese?

doubt it...

On that note can you imagine an edible Jesus or Muhammad?

How crazy do you think people would get if that happened?

How dare you insult my religion with this edible idol!

Haha! They spelled aquarium as acuarium. Those bad-spelling Japanese people!

Another word of advice...

Always aim for the nose. If you hit it hard enough:

1.) It hurts like hell
2.) The guy won't be able to see anything
3.) After the fight is over, he will have two black eyes

Yo, I thought I was a weirdo for eating so much cereal.

I mean it is the perfect snack. Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Mini Wheats - I mean the list goes on. It's so much better for you then downing a bag of Doritos.

Well, at least it happened in a McDonald's toilet bowl. Those Wendy's bathrooms are disgusting.

Nathan, I don't like your logic on that one.

It's funny how people pull statistics right out of their asses. How would anyone, ever, be able to prove this statistic?