RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The New York Times says Saudis view the United States as responsible for the rise in terror in their country.
The Times interviewed 100 people, many of whom expressed anger over the situation, laying blame on the United States, rather than the insurgents actually committing the terror attacks, which have been aimed mainly at foreigners.
"The attackers want the government to give more money to the people," said truck driver Jaber al-Malky, 24. But Prince Mubarak al-Shafi said: "This certain sect of people is unhappy about alien ideas, particularly about the democracy that the United States wants from nations all over the world, especially Saudi Arabia."
The Saudis also complained about U.S. support for Israel and the war in Iraq, which they said was unjustified. They see the attacks as revenge for the Iraq invasion.
"How could America be so oblivious to our feelings?" Khaled al-Maeena, editor in chief of Arab News asked.
