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So, how are our consumer choices and tax money affecting human rights in the world? (CNN) - Saudi Arabia is a strong American ally that has enjoyed virtually unconditional support from the United States for decades. President Bush famously held hands with its monarch, King Abdullah, as the two strolled through his Crawford, Texas ranch during the Kings 2005 state visit. President Obama was widely criticized for appearing to bow to Abdullah at a G-20 summit in London. In the same month that ISIS horrified the world with its brutal beheading of journalist James Foley, Saudi Arabia publicly beheaded 19 people, for crimes ranging from smuggling cannabis to sorcery. Limb amputations for theft are sanctioned by the state religion. In addition to oil, Saudi Arabia is the worlds leading exporter of Salafism, an ultra-conservative strain of Islam. The country touts itself as the birthplace of the religion of peace—yet underlines the Islamic declaration of Shahadah on its flag with a sword. Osama bin Laden was a Saudi citizen, as were 15 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11. Why does a world outraged by the horrific actions of ISIS and the Taliban turn a blind eye to the way this country treats its own citizens? The first reason is obvious. It isnt just our governments. Every time we fill our cars with gas, we all bow to the Saudi king.... cnn/2015/01/16/opinion/saudi-arabia-blogger-rizvi/
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:19:32 +0000

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