Freedom Watch

Boy, it's a good thing the United States hasn't been unilaterally spreading freedom. If they did, something like this might happen!

Parliament in Kuwait has given initial backing to a law allowing women to vote and compete for office in municipal council elections for the first time.

The bill must pass a second reading in two weeks and be signed by Kuwait's ruler before it can come into effect.

Twenty-six MPs voted for the law, three abstained and 20 voted against it.

Despite the support of Kuwait's emir, Sheikh Jaber al Ahmed al Sabah, past efforts to give women voting rights have been blocked by parliament.

Legislators representing Kuwaiti tribes have led the opposition, arguing that giving women greater political rights is against Islam and will undermine their domestic role.

If it weren't for those pesky infidel Americans, the women would still be veiled and in the home where they belong. Right? Right!?