key2thecup Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 From our wonderful friends the Saudi monarchy which is undemocratic and completely archaic in it's laws and in the horrific laws against women. Supplied 15 / 19 of the 9/11 hijackers. But the west who promotes democracy and freedom worldwide loves the royal family. Saudi Arabia declares all atheists are terrorists in new law to crack down on political dissidents Atheists, peaceful protesters and those who go to fight abroad have all been brought under the auspices of new "anti-terror" laws Tuesday 01 April 2014 Saudi Arabia has introduced a series of new laws which define atheists as terrorists, according to a report from Human Rights Watch. In a string of royal decrees and an overarching new piece of legislation to deal with terrorism generally, the Saudi King Abdullah has clamped down on all forms of political dissent and protests that could "harm public order". The new laws have largely been brought in to combat the growing number of Saudis travelling to take part in the civil war in Syria, who have previously returned with newfound training and ideas about overthrowing the monarchy. To that end, King Abdullah issued Royal Decree 44, which criminalises "participating in hostilities outside the kingdom" with prison sentences of between three and 20 years, Human Rights Watch said. Yet last month further regulations were issued by the Saudi interior ministry, identifying a broad list of groups which the government considers to be terrorist organisations - including the Muslim Brotherhood. Article one of the new provisions defines terrorism as "calling for atheist thought in any form, or calling into question the fundamentals of the Islamic religion on which this country is based". Joe Stork, deputy Middle East and North Africa director of Human Rights Watch, said: "Saudi authorities have never tolerated criticism of their policies, but these recent laws and regulations turn almost any critical expression or independent association into crimes of terrorism. "These regulations dash any hope that King Abdullah intends to open a space for peaceful dissent or independent groups," Mr Stork said. Human Rights Watch said the new regulations were also a setback to campaigns for the protection and release of a number of prominent human rights activists currently jailed in Saudi Arabia. It said Waleed Abu al-Khair and Mikhlif al-Shammari recently lost appeals and will soon begin three-month and five-year respective sentences for criticizing Saudi authorities. The organisation said the new "terrorism" provisions contain language that prosecutors and judges are already using to prosecute and convict independent activists and peaceful dissidents. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-declares-all-atheists-are-terrorists-in-new-law-to-crack-down-on-political-dissidents-9228389.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Doesn't matter. They have oil therefore we're buds.Buds do stupid things, but you still love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm really running out of patience with this planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm really running out of patience with the people on this planet. Fixed that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ah, now here's the thread CDC's been looking for."Summertime! When the living's easy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I'm not surprised...Masha'Allah Masha'Allah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 The reason the west has no issue with them is cause they willingly give them their oil. On the other hand countries like Libya, Syria, Egypt and Ukraine didn't so they had to have a "revolution" to change their leaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ah, now here's the thread CDC's been looking for."Summertime! When the living's easy." CDC loves muslim and arab news stories. Cant wait till this thread turns into another bashing or religious debate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 The reason the west has no issue with them is cause the willingly give them their oil. On the other hand countries like Libya, Syria, Egypt and Ukraine didn't so they had to have a "revolution" to change their leaders. ^Someone knows the truth. They also didn't want to have NATO bases but thats a whole different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICanucksfan5551 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Good luck trying to enforce thatThey don't need to fully enforce it. Just do enough to cause others to keep their mouths shut. I don't think this changes anything really, though. They'd arrest any vocal Saudi atheist as an apostate anyways, and they're sure not going to touch any expats for fear of an international incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 If the people in power make laws you don't like, then well you simply remove the people in power and make your own laws. America dreads the day the Al Saud family is finally deposed. Then again, Americans will likely be behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 ^Someone knows the truth. They also didn't want to have NATO bases but thats a whole different story. My socials teacher told me this but I thought it was crazy since I never heard anyone else confirm it, then I read 100s of Youtube comments and watched a documentary that proved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronalds.Kenins41 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 If the people in power make laws you don't like, then well you simply remove the people in power and make your own laws. America dreads the day the Al Saud family is finally deposed. Then again, Americans will likely be behind it. Imagine if environmentalists use that logic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prana16 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 @Prana16 Darn I was going to say in before prana16's victim complex, but I was to late. Woe is me... I just wish you would stop being so mean!... i'll give you a little time to troll first nextime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armada Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Doesn't matter. They have oil therefore we're buds. Buds do stupid things, but you still love them. Like sleep with your wife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllEyezOnMe Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hell yeah I actually like this law. If only they enforced this in North America as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiginJapan Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Loves oil you mean...as we all do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 It's ironic they label atheists terrorists yet they openly fund Jihadist groups in places like Syria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICanucksfan5551 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hell yeah I actually like this law. If only they enforced this in North America as well. No surprise that you of all people would say this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmania Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 @Prana16 Darn I was going to say in before prana16's victim complex, but I was to late. Woe is me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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