John Stuart Mill said: “The only freedom which deserves the name is that of pursuing our own good, in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.” There are very few nations that take serious strides to give their citizens the freedom and autonomy they deserve. It is a rare thing to find a country that allows equal freedoms for all under the law. We are only free when we pursue the freedoms we enjoy for all in our world. That is why I am so thankful for Saudi Arabia, because they have truly outdone themselves.
According to the Associated Press:
“A Saudi newspaper says the kingdom’s religious police are now allowing women to ride motorbikes and bicycles but only in restricted, recreational areas…The official says women may not use the bikes for transportation but ‘only for entertainment’ and that they should shun places where young men gather ‘to avoid harassment.’”
Wow, what an incredible step forward for equal rights!
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