Cheers and sorry again.

I view the issue of lingerie sales in Saudi Arabia in a similar fashion. Underwear instead of footwear, male and female instead of left and right, but I’m sure that if the roles were reversed and Saudi males were restricted to buying their undies from stores run only by ladies…well, let’s just say I doubt that situation would have ever arisen.

For me, it’s not about buzz phrases like ‘women’s lib,’ or ‘human rights.’ Nor does it have anything to do with questioning different cultural and religious attitudes, or interfering in Saudi politics. The issue is a straightforward case of affording people a say in matters surrounding their everyday life, and allowing them to make decisions on affairs that affect them rather than having such decisions made on their behalf. It’s also a timely reminder to those of us in the West that freedoms and rights we take for granted were hard fought for.

Hopefully, the support from overseas will make a real difference to the campaign, but only time will tell. It’s certainly a superb example of how a local situation can be raised to a global level via social networking.

I’m more than happy for you to quote me as you see fit. Look forward to seeing your article.