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(82,333 posts) Thu Nov 21, 2013, 05:30 PM Nov 2013

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Saudi religious police arrest two men for giving out ‘free hugs’

By Agence France-Presse
Thursday, November 21, 2013 10:57 EST

Saudi religious police arrested two young men offering a “free hug” to passers-by in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom’s capital, local media reported Thursday.

The arrests were made in the main Tahlia Street where the two men were waving banners marked “Free Hug” in English, according to news website Sabq.org.

Free Hugs Campaign is a movement for individuals to offer hugs to strangers in public places, especially in big cities, “to brighten up their lives”.

The initiative prompted surprise and controversy in Saudi society.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/11/21/saudi-religious-police-arrest-two-men-for-giving-out-free-hugs/

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Saudi religious police arrest two men for giving out ‘free hugs’ (Original Post) rug Nov 2013 OP

The Saudis don't seem to have relaxed liberal social views struggle4progress Nov 2013 #1

They sound like they need a hug. rug Nov 2013 #2

Yeah, well, I'm not sure I'll be offering them hugs struggle4progress Nov 2013 #3

This is why i get my hugs from an official hug giver - sure it costs more. But it's worth it! nt el_bryanto Nov 2013 #4

You're on to something. rug Nov 2013 #5

struggle4progress

(118,295 posts)

1. The Saudis don't seem to have relaxed liberal social views

Reply to rug (Original post)

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 08:14 PM

Nov 2013

rug

(82,333 posts)

2. They sound like they need a hug.

Reply to struggle4progress (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 08:15 PM

Nov 2013

struggle4progress

(118,295 posts)

3. Yeah, well, I'm not sure I'll be offering them hugs

Reply to rug (Reply #2)

Thu Nov 21, 2013, 11:45 PM

Nov 2013

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)

4. This is why i get my hugs from an official hug giver - sure it costs more. But it's worth it! nt

Reply to rug (Original post)

Fri Nov 22, 2013, 09:43 AM

Nov 2013

rug

(82,333 posts)

5. You're on to something.

Reply to el_bryanto (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 22, 2013, 09:47 AM

Nov 2013

http://mynorthwest.com/76/2399972/A-professional-cuddler-explains-her-line-of-work

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