Martee
Not really (apples and oranges). In an Autocracy (Russia) or Theocracy (Iran) private enterprise operates at the discretion of the dictatorship. Putin has thrown heads of businesses in jail for trumped up reasons.
The rule of law is what they say it is. Regardless, the bottom line is whether protesting or boycotting government or private enterprise it's a protected right here in the U.S.. Because we're a democracy.
As for whether the Saudi government had a hand in 9-11 we may never know for sure. Bin Laden's family had close ties to the Royal family which is vast in itself.
And Al Qaeda was originally funded by the Saudis to fight the then Soviet Union in Afghanastan. So connection may be subjective.
I know the late Bob Graham (Florida Governor and Senator) had serious questions whether the Saudi government had ties to 9-11. But we'll probably never know for sure.
As for protesting the Masters. I have no problem with anyone protesting just about anything. It shouldn't bother anyone either imo. Again, it's their protected legal right.
And I'll watch the Masters as well. I'll just have my rooting interests. Both for and against. 😉
The Masters is not my favorite Major. Not a fan of the way they operate. But it's a private club, so... Women protesting the Masters several years ago was fine by me.
I remember some saying women were allowed to play Augusta National, if their husbands were members. lol
