Many people have questioned: How long will such things continue, especially since they have become increasingly violent and aggressive? People have also been asking what formal steps can be taken against people who are not members of the commission.

The attackers paid no heed to the authority of the government or to the regulations that prevent causing public disorder. Keeping silent about this behavior poses a great danger not only to the cultural institutions, but to society itself. It is unacceptable to sit and watch while these violations take place.

It is unacceptable to sit and watch. But what alternative is there in the KSA? It’s not like you are permitted to assemble and protest. You can’t openly challenge this. Until freedom of speech is granted AND protected, you have to sit back and take what the CPVPV hands down.