Laurie Whitwell @lauriewhitwell At critical junctures in #MUFC ownership history, fans have been unanimous in thought. Protests against Murdoch + Glazers. There is a split now though. Toxic tribalism looms online. But this can’t drown out justified scrutiny of Qatar’s bid.

Let's be honest I can't win against the woke mob. What I'm saying is that its weird and hypocritical to be up in arms about a foreign government, whilst ignoring the rampant crimes and global exploitatjon of your own.

Let me tell you about the UK government.

The United Kingdom's close alliance with Saudi Arabia has been a subject of ethical debate for many years, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Yemen. While the UK's relationship with Saudi Arabia is based on shared strategic and economic interests, it has also raised concerns about human rights abuses, arms sales, and other ethical issues.

One of the most significant ethical issues raised by the UK's alliance with Saudi Arabia is the use of UK-made weapons in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The UK is one of the largest suppliers of weapons to Saudi Arabia, and there is evidence that some of these weapons have been used to commit human rights abuses in Yemen. This has led to calls for the UK government to stop selling weapons to Saudi Arabia and other countries involved in the conflict.

The use of UK-made weapons in Yemen has been linked to civilian casualties, including the deaths of children, in air strikes carried out by the Saudi-led coalition. In 2019, the UK government was ordered by the Court of Appeal to suspend new arms sales to Saudi Arabia pending an assessment of the risk of civilian casualties in Yemen. The UK government subsequently resumed arms sales to Saudi Arabia, but the issue of the ethical implications of these sales has not gone away.

Another ethical issue raised by the UK's alliance with Saudi Arabia is the kingdom's poor human rights record. Saudi Arabia has been criticized for its treatment of women, its use of capital punishment, and its restrictions on free speech and political dissent. The UK government has been accused of turning a blind eye to these issues in order to maintain its relationship with Saudi Arabia.

In conclusion, the ethical issues raised by the UK's alliance with Saudi Arabia are complex and multifaceted. The use of UK-made weapons in Yemen is just one of the many issues that have been raised, along with concerns about human rights abuses and other ethical considerations. While the UK government has defended its relationship with Saudi Arabia on the grounds of shared strategic and economic interests, it is clear that these ethical issues need to be addressed and considered in any decision about the future of the UK's alliance with Saudi Arabia.

Have you ever taken issue with your governments alliance with Saudi Arabia before?

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