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Saudi police arrest 2 over 'free hugs'
[Al Ahram] Saudi I ain't sayin' nuttin' widdout me mout'piece! two young men offering a "free hug" to passers-by in the ultra-conservative Moslem kingdom's capital, local media reported Thursday. The arrests were made in the main Tahlia Street where the two men were waving banners marked "Free Hug" in English, according to news website Sabq.org. Free Hugs Campaign is a movement for individuals to offer hugs to strangers in public places, especially in big cities, "to brighten up their lives". The initiative prompted surprise and controversy in Saudi society. "It's a free hug, not a free drug for God's sake!" wrote one Tweeter in support of the campaign. However, if you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning... another user slammed the move. "Today it's one hug, tomorrow it's a free kiss, and the next day it'll be free sex!" The But it is often accused of abuses. Religious police ensure women obey Soddy Arabia ...a kingdom taking up the bulk of the Arabian peninsula. Its primary economic activity involves exporting oil and soaking Islamic rubes on the annual hajj pilgrimage. The country supports a large number of princes in whatcha might call princely splendor. When the oil runs out the rest of the world is going to kick sand in the Soddy national face... 's ban on women drivers, implement a ban on public entertainment and force all businesses to close for prayers five times a day. Posted by: Fred 2013-11-22 |
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