I love the complete lack of context here by protesters. The girl was just trying to help out at an AIDS prevention thing (an admirable choice) and mumbled some vague words about sex. She's just turned 19 and is still new to her role as a public speaker. Obviously there was no intent to "corrupt Muslim youth."
It does, however, sound as if the media are exaggerating the intensity of the protests a bit - just enjoying stirring up controversy.
From the AP: Tennis star under fire
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza insists she opposes premarital sex, a statement that came as crowds burned effigies of the 19-year-old Muslim over her earlier remarks advocating safe sex.
Mirza already has been criticized for her tennis clothing, usually a short skirt and midriff-revealing T-shirt. Sections of orthodox Muslim clergy say she is leading astray young Muslims, especially girls.
"I would like to clearly say on record that I could not possibly justify premarital sex, as it is a very big sin in Islam and one which I believe will not be forgiven by Allah," Mirza said Friday.
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