In view of the similarities between those historical precedents and current conditions in Saudi Arabia, we ought not to rule out the possibility of reform. Now survey data, too, suggest that Saudis may well begin demanding a more transparent politics and a less interventionist religion.
有了与沙特阿拉伯目前状况十分相似的历史先例，我们无法排除改革的可能。现在，调查结果也表明：沙特人很可能开始要求更为透明的政治和干涉性不那么强的宗教。