Edict against liberals raises violence fears


	Edict against liberals raises violence fears

Deepti

7-9-2007 12:23 AM

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culture, muslim, islam, liberal, contradiction, violence, edict, saudi arabia, religion

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7-9-2007 1:30 PM

AcesLucky

It's how conservatism works. Conserve the ruling power over all others at all cost. Freedom is a liberal ideal. That's why it must be 'fought' for.

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