Our Friends the Saudis

Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 1:35:59 pm PDT

Saudi Arabia announced today that they have arrested 520 people for terrorism. Of course, when they use the word “terrorism” it could mean almost anything, from mass murder to publishing cartoons.

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has detained 520 people suspected of being involved in terrorism, state television reported on Wednesday.

UPDATE at 6/25/08 1:53:31 pm:

They may have included these among the “terrorists:” Dozens arrested in Saudi “gay” raid.

Religious police in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have detained more than 20 men after a raid on a property in the coastal town of Qatif.

Newspaper Al-Medina reports that quantities of alcohol were seized at a gathering of young men and that many more were initially arrested on homosexuality charges but later released. 21 remain in custody.

The state Commission for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice was acting on a tip off.