what a country :@

can’t disagree & I insist aggressively with the fake glory

but bear in mind, Ahmed, it’s the best place for day dreamers.

It is true that the majority of our people are against what they view as westernization.

A question for us all is that ther exists no real and agreed definition of what this term “westernization” means to which the majority are against.

It clearly does not mean Westernization in a literal sense, insmuch as our nation strongly supports modern medicine from the West, modern engineering methods from the West, and other technology.

It seems to refer to certain elements of Western culture, although that too is unclear.

It must be remembered that important elements of Western culture came from Arab lands centuries ago, often as a re-transmission of ancient Grecian culture.

To those who would feel discouraged in the current state of affairs, I would note that there exist many interesting teachings in Sufi works that are helpful in developing a broader and tranquilizing sense of perspective.

It would perhaps be helpful were they to be more widely available.

Where’s the problem?
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Tyranny of the mob makes for spectacularly horrid living conditions for the minority, of course. I can’t believe you decided to type up such an obtuse statement.

A majority of the US South decided that slavery is okay during the 1700′s up into the US Civil War.

It doesn’t mean that SLAVERY as an institution/tradition/practice is OKAY.

And Ahmed, keep up your observations and your complaining. Speaking out about the truth of the absurd restrictions put on you as you live it is very important.

the majority of people are standing against development or as they call it westernization. A term that has unfortunately been used to reject any change to betterness.
Tow examples support Saudiaspire in regard to the government aheadness. Women educationa and TV; and all of us know how they were backed up vigorously by king Faisal back then. Women rights are going through the same process nowadays. Yet, the government is still the only resort for those who are seeking fast change. If change activists are going to do it thier way then it might take us many decades to get to a point where living in SA becomes enjoyable.