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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by abusoufiyan on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @11:53AM (#16015947)
Keep in mind realities of class and power exist in Saudi Arabia as well. As a guest of the World Chess Championship, you'll be given much more leeway than a regular Saudi citizen.
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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by creaghpatr on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @12:01PM (#16016031)
How rich and/or successful do you have to be to not be imprisoned for being gay in KSA? Is there a specific level of achievement or do you fill out a waiver application?
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Re:Chess champion to miss Saudi Arabia tournament over women... by mcguire on Wednesday December 27, 2017 @03:18PM (#16017685)
Apparently, there is no level to avoid being imprisoned, but if you are suitably wealthy, you will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Detainment Facility.
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