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Saudi Arabia Mulls Underage Marriage Ban


World  (tags: world, middle-east, saudi arabia, government, politics, freedoms, ethics, humanrights, society, children, brides, marriage, law, culture, family, women, rights )

Tom
- 204 days ago - islamonline.net
Coming under local and international criticism after a series of marriages of young girls to men at the age of their fathers, Saudi Arabia is considering a total ban on underage marriages. Currently, Saudi Arabia has no legal age limit for marriage.
Comments

Kathy W. (301)
Sunday May 3, 2009, 7:53 pm
And they SHOULD put a ban on it!
 

Dee C. (504)
Sunday May 3, 2009, 10:09 pm
Indeed they should..It is more than child abuse..
It's sick..
Thanks Tom..
 

sue w. (153)
Monday May 4, 2009, 1:25 pm
These countries have no respect for women and the US is quickly becoming like them. Our rights are diminishing rather fast these days.
 

Leigh B. (178)
Monday May 4, 2009, 1:34 pm
Absolutely horrific for these children, sadly noted, thanks Tom
 

Mandi T. (261)
Monday May 4, 2009, 1:36 pm
it's a sickness that needs to be stopped! Tkx Tom
 

Kit B. (177)
Monday May 4, 2009, 2:42 pm
Good article Tom, I think the new King of Saudi Arabia is serious about bringing his country into at least the 18th century. Though many have no problem with this abuse of children, the King and many he has appointed seem willing to make the attempt.
 

stan b. (40)
Monday May 4, 2009, 7:23 pm
I'll believe it when I see it. Thanks Tom
 

Denise Tankha (24)
Tuesday May 5, 2009, 6:01 am
If anyone believes that this will really come into force, they have to be the most gullable of people. These customs are rife even here in India among the Muslim population. The people are too poor. There are far too many children. What alternatives are on offer?
 

Amena A. (109)
Tuesday May 5, 2009, 9:52 am
Thanks, Tom.
 

Past Member (0)
Tuesday May 5, 2009, 3:42 pm
Denise, marry them of at 16!

Josh
 

Tommy H. (12)
Wednesday May 6, 2009, 12:48 am
I have two points to bring out. Do you have a religion? Do you follow it. Where do you think all the people on this planet came from? There must have been a very large number of First people brought from somewhere > Unless you believe in Adam and Eve. They you will have to say they keeped having sex with there children. How ever you look at it, it is sick. Man is just getting sicker just like many Governments. Tribal people believe after their first period they get married. Man has always been sick that why the earth is filled with people that can not make things work in balance. Woman need to take there power back. They do not need to give into mens sick ideas. Even 18 is young. 16 she has no clue to what being a woman is even. I am not saying some children don't grow up faster but if you have a young age it only allows more men to get away with more rapes. Wake up woman. 18 or 21 if a man touchches them before they should go to jail.
T. Hawk
 

Past Member (0)
Wednesday May 6, 2009, 4:44 am
It's long overdue... but I won't be holding my breath!
 
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