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How about secular democracy in Saudi Arabia?
Reader comment on item: Which Privileges for Islam?
Submitted by S.C.Panda (India), Mar 23, 2005 at 05:01
Dear Prof Pipes,The Muslims who are demandimng special privileges may be asked to demand secular democracy in Saudi Arabia.
Let this be tried.
Regards, Sincerely, S.C.Panda
Prof Daniel Pipes, Director MEF
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