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Saudi Arabia bans dogs and cats – they corrupt men: comments

quoteBetty Carter

July 29, 2009, 21:17

The so-called "vice police" of Saudia Arabia are totally obsessed with SEX. Shame on the rulers of this country for allowing such practices. It is disgusting that the goal of these "vice police" is to monitor every phase of the citizens public life. Perhaps a better word is ludicrous!!

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