[mcg1969]

Oh well, it was a good try, and worth the effort anyway. Perhaps they'll drift away from Islam eventually if at least a tradition of free elections can be established.

Exactly. The goal here is democracy. As long as that is enshrined in their constitution then there is genuine progress.

[varon]

Exactly. The goal here is democracy. As long as that is enshrined in their constitution then there is genuine progress.

How can you make your statement after having read the following?:

"Islam is the official religion of the state and is the main source of legislation," reads the draft published in the government newspaper Al-Sabah. "No law that contradicts with its rules can be promulgated."

Using the term Islam and Democracy jointly is an oxymoron.