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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for pointing out the obvious. I realize that. But I stand by my statement. I'm not a fan or defender of Saudi Arabia...and I can't imagine any American would be. My point is that our little bubble here in the States IS a shining beacon of freedom...and most Americans are primarily concerned with their own little world and their own rights and security.

The fact that our government is in bed with dictators, oppressors and thugs is disappointing, but it doesn't have an obvious impact on the daily lives of Americans.

More specifically: Americans don't have to adhere to bizarre religious laws; people aren't stoned or flogged or beheaded or crucified (and the death penalty is thankfully on it's way out the door); women aren't property (and we can drive!); gay people aren't incarcerated or thrown off buildings (that just happened the other day thanks to ISIS). I could go on and on, but I think you catch the drift.

Again, I hear what you are saying about our international allies and politics...but I think some of those unfortunate partnerships are necessary for American interest until the rest of the world is capable of accepting societal norms and living peacefully despite religious differences. [/quote]

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