Vote Seen As Breakthrough For Saudi Women

The flag of Saudi Arabia.
At least it's more imaginative than the flag of Libya

The Jiddah Trade and Industry Chamber had rejected the nominations of 10 businesswomen to run for the chamber's governing board. Trade Minister Hashem bin Abdullah Yamani overruled this decision, a Saudi official said Friday. The move is a small but unprecedented step in Saudi Arabia, where women are under heavy restrictions. They are barred from driving a car while a male guardian must give permission for women to get an education or job. The minister made his decision on Tuesday after receiving petitions from businesswomen asking to be allowed to run, the Saudi official said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't permitted to speak to the media.

Huh.
Women can't vote.
Women can't run for office.
Women can't drive.
Women can't get an education or job.
A man isn't permitted to speak to the media.

Breakthrough ?
I guess you take your victories where you can.
How long do you think before Trade Minister Hashem bin Abdullah Yamani is condemned to death ?