Saudi government warns women over driving protest

[Bosonic]

Source: BBC

The authorities in Saudi Arabia have stepped up warnings to women not to defy a ban on female drivers by taking part in a mass driving protest.

The interior ministry has reiterated that anyone flouting the ban is likely to face unspecified punishment.

Saturday's planned protest is the third of its kind since 1990.

About 17,000 people signed a petition calling either for women to be allowed to drive or for an explanation of why the prohibition should remain in force.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24658753

[sakabatou]

1. I'm proud of these women protesting.

[meti57b]

3. They certainly are courageous!

Good luck to them........way to go!!!

[bemildred]

2. Somebody should warn the Saudi government.

Their ass is grass and History is the lawn mower. It's coming soon now, for them.

[SoapBox]

6. +1

The "ruling" men have a lot of "brass"!

I hope the women give them a swift and memorable KICK.

[Trajan]

7. Not if the American 'Captains of Industry' have a say ....

American corporate titans seem to adore the Saudi royal family .... They are functional kin ....

The heads of multinational corporations think of themselves as princes and kings of the economic world ....

They have kowtowed to the Saudi royal family for many decades .... Actual freedom is the last thing they want ...

[pinto]

4. Kick. (nt)

[Gormy Cuss]

5. These women are taking on a harsh government.

I hope that many women defy the ban in large cities. The shock of seeing hundreds of women driving around may be just the catalyst needed for change.

I also fear for their safety and hope that none are injured or killed.

[obama2terms]

8. I'm so proud of these women

I just hope none of them get hurt

[warrant46]

9. The authorities in Saudi Arabia can go SUCK Canal Water

Along with this Sub-Human