Saudi Arabians openly admit to abusing and mistreating Christians and Jews in their country but get royally pissed off if that happens to them elswhere in the world. The Government of Saudi openly outlaws the practice of any religion except Islam. Practicing any religion other than Islam is illegal. All "infedels" are more heavily taxed, cannot practice their religion except in secret, are constantly pressured by the Saudi Government and Religios sector to convert to islam, while any attempts at conversion by a non-muslim is severely punished. Any time another country treats them the way they treat everyone else, they cry..."this is unfair! You have to change your laws to accomodate us!" I say screw that. I say we adopt the same laws as Saudi and see how they like being deported everytime they mention their god just as they do to us. Who are they to think they are better than anyone else? And that question applies to everyone on earth.
2007-09-11 05:46:30 · 13 answers · asked by Jeremy D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
P.S. I never mentioned anything about attacking Saudi so I don't know what this "Don Cowl" guy is talking about. I should mention that if you are an idiot, please refrain from posting an answer anywhere. The word refrain can be found in the dictionary if you don't know what it means.
2007-09-11 05:55:22 · update #1
And enough with the oil and greed answers, both of which are common sense and not worth discussion.
2007-09-11 06:00:58 · update #2
Because they hold our oil and George Bush's hand.
2007-09-11 05:50:47 · answer #1 · answered by buffytou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. We import over half of our petroleum needs, and fifteen percent of that imported oil comes from Saudi Arabia.
2. They're an important player in the region.
Those are two big ones that come to mind. Also, your complaints of how Saudis treat folks of other religions ignores a little thing called national sovereignty. Neither of us may approve of what they're doing, but you're still talking about a sovereign nation. Also, I don't know of any law which has been enacted regarding the treatment of Saudis in the U.S. on account of complaints from Saudi Arabia. It's common knowledge that when you go to a country you're subject to its laws. Unless you're a head of state or a diplomat that's been the rule for a long time.
It's not that I approve of their actions, it's just that if one wishes to make an argument, one should at least bring some valid premises to the table. They don't do what they do because they think they're better (they might, but that's not why they do it). They do it because it's their country and they make the laws how they like.
2007-09-11 06:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is probably the fact the the UAE makes a massive investment in the American economy somewhere to the tune of about 3-5% of the GDP annually. The Saudi Royal family and the Bin Ladens pour massive amounts of money into american oil and gas as well as into provate investment firms like the Carlyle Group.
It should also be noted that some major politicians have had the carlyle group invenst in their family businesses as well as some have sat on the board of directors.
2007-09-11 06:01:04 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An honest reason is because Saudi Arabia is a stable country and the United States wants to support stability in that region.
2007-09-11 05:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by Joel Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...and the majority of the 9/11 terrorists were Saudis, and of couse Osama Bin Laden is too.
The reasons are: because the Bush family is very close with the Saudi royal family, and because the Saudis have big investments in the US. So the sleazeballs in DC have decided they don't want to jeopardize that.
2007-09-11 05:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. We import over 0.5 of our petroleum needs, and fifteen % of that imported oil comes from Saudi Arabia. 2. they're an significant participant interior the region. those are 2 enormous ones that come to mind. additionally, your lawsuits of ways Saudis manage persons of different religions ignores slightly element referred to as nationwide sovereignty. Neither persons would approve of what they're doing, yet you're nevertheless speaking a pair of sovereign united states of america. additionally, i don't be attentive to of any regulation which has been enacted relating to the therapy of Saudis interior the U.S. ensuing from lawsuits from Saudi Arabia. it incredibly is hassle-loose understanding that as quickly as you flow to a rustic you're difficulty to its rules. except you're a head of state or a diplomat it incredibly is been the guideline for an prolonged time. it incredibly is not that I approve of their strikes, it incredibly is in simple terms that if one needs to make a controversy, possible a minimum of deliver some valid premises to the table. they don't do what they do by way of fact they think of they're extra perfect (they might, yet it incredibly is not why they do it). They do it by way of fact it incredibly is their united states of america and that they make the guidelines how they like.
2016-10-10 09:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by czaplicki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The day we come up with viable alternative fuels to petroleum to power industry and automobiles is the day that entire region becomes irrelevant. On the sixth anniversary of 9/11, my hope is that day should come soon.
2007-09-11 06:21:57 · answer #7 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just because some people in Saudi Arabia have done wrong doesnt mean you should hate them all. Countries should not hate other countries, its just asking for war. We should be friendly with every countrie
2007-09-11 05:51:54 · answer #8 · answered by Teenage Drama Queen 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As the home of Islam, we cannot attack Saudi Arabia nor can we let it fall into the hands of the wrong people.
It's common sense... which might be hard for you to see...
2007-09-11 05:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why anything to do with Saudi Arabia? O I L they have it we want it.
2007-09-11 05:52:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋