Following are two articles. The first one is written by a graduate student at U of T and deals with the current social setup in Saudi. Very well written and uses actual examples with an understanding of Islam.

The second article is written by a journalist for The Globe and Mail. I’ve included the text since it might be only archived for a certain amount of time. This article seems to be written by a 10 year old submitting a descriptive piece for a creative writing class. In short, apparently saying something “sucks” is a very erudite and well thought out argument worthy of being using as a reference source. (<- Notice sarcasm). Although I'm not a niqabi, I do believe everyone has the right to wear what they want and under no circumstances see how it could be offensive. It's not like they've got a swastika embroidered on thier back.

Article 1:
Gender Relations, Sex and Perversion: The Dark Underside of Saudi Arabia Safiyyah

Article 2:
Let’s raise the veil on veils
Margaret Wente

Nida B. sent me a forward and I cropped out a couple which I liked. But decided to just post the text instead. Was looking ugly:

Dear God, Instead of letting people die and having to make new ones, why don’t you keep the ones you got now? - Jane

Dear God, I think about you sometimes even when I’m not praying - Elliot

When you were outside the box, you might have noticed something. It’s pretty damned crowded out there. And do you know why? Because everyone is thinking outside the box. Couriers are thinking outside the box. (pause) Cleaners are thinking outside the box.

The box. Is empty. …

- The Second-last Corporate Retreat by Don Gillmor - The Walrus Magazine

Just found it funny. Came across the first part with women substitued for men around a few weeks ago. It seemed a little weird when I read it. Then this showed up. Now I know why. Women dont climb trees, in general that is. I think I did my share of wall walking and tree climbing when I was a kid.

Apples and Wine [Fwd: Moneeza A.]

Women are like apples on trees. The best ones are at the top of the tree. Most men don’t want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they just take the rotten apples from the ground that aren’t as good, but easy……. The apples at the top think something is wrong with them, when in reality, they’re amazing. They just have to wait for the right man to come along, the one who’s brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree. Share this with other Women who are good apples, even those who have already been picked!

Now Men…

Men are like a fine wine. They begin as grapes, and it’s up to women to stomp the shit out of them until they turn into something acceptable to have dinner with.

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