Once again, the Saudis have pulled a new off a new, and totally revolting, low. Apparently, female modesty is so important to the Saudi Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice that they would rather 15 school girls burn to death than run outside without their abaya. "Abaya", by the way, is Saudi speak for the Afghani burqua. And you might remember the "Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" from the Afghani police organization of the same name.
This is so far over the line that even some Saudis are disgusted by it. I can appreciate the fact that Saudi Arabia is an important ally, but we need to start pressuring them on this one.
