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    ImperfectLit.Woman: When I see and read articles like this about women's oppression in certain countries,I can't help but think of this quote I have heard from NCIS from ... more »
    Haystacks: I assume they are allowed to die and be buried. more »
    umamimama: A Pakistani blogger reports that the reported reason for the graveyard prohibition is "the dead can see you naked." Maybe the reason women can't drive... more »
    ellaesther: I just want to throw out there that the Islam practiced in Saudi is a particularly restrictive version (Wahabism), based in the harshest school of leg... more »
    pmarble: Reason number 4,762 to never go to Saudi Arabia. Ever. And yes, yes, I know, I'm sure there's all sorts of lovely things about Saudi Arabia. I saw t... more »
    taranwanderer: As someone who enjoys hanging out in cemeteries, the graveyard one is particularly distressing to me. (Obviously it's not the worst, but still.) more »
    〇わ〜い〇: Women in Saudi Arabia also cannot attend mosque. Have you ever read Princess by Jean Sassoon? Very troubling--nothing but disappointment for women. ... more »
    Mafalda para Presidente: That's funny, because I am allowed to drive a car but I am not able to actually BUY one. SNIFF. more »
    dirtybee: I was listening to NPR last night. Women protested back in 1990 against the driving law, and they paid the price for voicing their right. Fast forward... more »
    morninggloria: What about if you cut out the floor of the car and run with it, Fred Flinstone style? Is that driving? How about if you have your kid hold the wheel w... more »
    BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): Oh, rules for the wimmens. I love that we can dirt nap in the cemetery but not visit there. more »
    rocknrollunicorn: The car thing is obviously awesome. I mean you buy a car and then someone has to drive you around! That someone being a hired woman or a male relative... more »
    prestocaro fears the culling: This post reminds me of Kathy Griffin saying she wanted to have her period all over Saddam's palace. I know they are two different countries, but the... more »
    LindsayC: doctoral hilarity ensues: The graveyard bit is bothersome as well. Wouldn't it be considered a good thing to pay respects to the dead? Can anyone offer some insight into this? more »
    LindsayC: doctoral hilarity ensues: Well, the car paradox is strange. Why can you own a car but not drive it? Why can you own a car (an investment, possibly) but not make cash investments? more »
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