I couldn't agree more with everything you said, Snapple. I was beginning to think there were no voices of reason on this subject in FR. Thanks for the breath of fresh air...I really needed it. :)
Read my very long post on the Saudi study of their educational system. They are critical because the system is intolerent of non-Muslims and of non-Wahabbi Muslims.
They are trying to turn this around. I think this should be encouraged and applauded.