The Saudi Kingdom: A Great Place to Live

Horrifying AP story making the rounds on Valentine's Day. You're never going to believe this, but the Saudis aren't at all down with Valentine's Day and have banned the sale of red roses to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. This is, according to NPR, because red roses promote love. Not that a fella has much of a chance of actually presenting his girl with flowers anyway, as "men and women cannot go for a drive together, have a meal or talk on the street unless they are close relatives." So you see, it's basically a big happy party every day of the year over in Riyadh. Instead of me getting on my soapbox yet again about theocracy, just read the article and become as incensed as I am.

Oh and by the way, Hindu Nationalists are jerks too.