It seems that my post on sexy Saudi swimwear has turned into something of a blogospheric debate.

Our good friend Stefania over at the Free Thoughts blog posted on the swimwear as well, and it triggered some disagreement with Egyptian blogger Miss Mabrouk, who says that we were being culturally insensitive and the real issue is modesty. My post got linked under the word “disrespect.” Ouch.

In any case, Stefania wrote another post responding to Miss Mabrouk in which she lays out how it isn’t really about modesty, but how women should have the choice of whether they want to go to the beach in bikinis or ninja gear. I completely agree with Stefania, though judging by the comments section on Miss Mabrouk’s blog, she believes in the freedom of choice as well. Just that she might not choose to sport it.

As for me, I’m going to have my girlfriend come over right now for a swim, and I’m going to prod her into the smallest bikini possible. Ah, freedom!

UPDATE: She has since then performed her womanly duties by bouncing on the trampoline in said swimsuit. Freedom!