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Interesting, initially praiseworthy, then worrying [message #37065]

Sun, 15 October 2006 20:00

timmy

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Location: UK, in Devon
Registered: February 2003
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http://www.itp.net/news/details.php?id=22318 is an article about Saudi Arabia and new laws "to address the rise in electronic crime".

I was ok with that until I read the article in detail: "Creating web sites that defame humanity, advocate drug use or that contain pornographic material can lead to sentences of up to five years in prison and/or a fine of US$1.3million." Ok so far. Then: "The same punishment will also apply to anyone found guilty of creating web sites or programs that violate any of the Kingdom’s general laws, Islamic values or public ethics."

Ok, so $1.3m for those whose ethics are viewed as unsound by this nation that pillories gay men and women. Hmmmmmm.

[Updated on: Sun, 15 October 2006 20:22]

Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School

Re: Interesting, initially praiseworthy, then worrying [message #37067 is a reply to message #37065]

Sun, 15 October 2006 20:49

Deeej

Needs to get a life!

Location: Berkshire, UK
Registered: March 2005
Messages: 3281

Well... the answer to that is: don't go to Saudi Arabia. Especially if you happen to be gay or run a site relating to homosexuality.

If they don't like you, I am sure that they could find a law to sentence you under, regardless of whether this particular law has come into force.

David

Re: Interesting, initially praiseworthy, then worrying [message #37068 is a reply to message #37067]

Sun, 15 October 2006 21:02

timmy

Has no life at all

Location: UK, in Devon
Registered: February 2003
Messages: 13800

I do prefer to keep all my limbs, and my life and liberty

Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School

Re: Interesting, initially praiseworthy, then worrying [message #37074 is a reply to message #37065]

Sun, 15 October 2006 23:00

marc

Needs to get a life!

Registered: March 2003
Messages: 4729

Their country..... Their religion..... Their laws.....

I see no problem with them living the way they want.....

The alternitive is always present..... Move to a place more to the individual's liking / needs....

Life is great for me... Most of the time... But then I meet people online... Very few are real friends... Many say they are but know nothing of what it means... Some say they are, but are so shallow...

I take your point, Marc ... [message #37081 is a reply to message #37074]

Mon, 16 October 2006 01:05

cossie

On fire!

Location: Exiled in North East Engl...
Registered: July 2003
Messages: 1699

... but I suspect that the option may not be readily available to a young, gay Saudi who doesn't have wealth or influence.

For a' that an' a' that,
It's comin' yet for a' that,
That man tae man, the worrld o'er
Shall brithers be, for a' that.

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