A similar situation has been observed in the naming of Kuwaiti streets after individuals, some of whom did not deserve this honor. Their only achievement was that they had “passed away,” which led their families to believe it was their “right” to request the government to name the street where the deceased’s house was located, or in some cases merely overlooked, after them. Imagine that the government made a firm decision to revise the names of all streets and roads in Kuwait due to emerging security and ethical developments. This process of renaming streets would take several years. Picture a committee being formed and assigned to handle this task, led by a figure renowned not only for his integrity but also for his extensive knowledge of family genealogies, Kuwaiti public figures, the history of Kuwait, the history of Arab countries, and the history of many foreign countries. The committee’s responsibility would be to conduct a comprehensive study of the street names, and make informed decisions about whether to keep the current names or change them.

New names would be selected based on specific rules set by the committee and must be approved by the government, taking into consideration factors like the size and importance of the street, its location, and the significance of the landmarks and public buildings along its path. The government faced a challenge when the committee chairman, for reasons he refused to disclose, stipulated that he and the committee would only work specific hours each day and that his duties as chairman would end after one year. The government was puzzled by the difficulty of completing the task within such a short period, especially considering the complexity in reversing the decision to change street names. The security and ethical reasons behind the decision made it clear that maintaining the status quo was no longer feasible. After consulting experts and law professors, it became clear that, due to the limited time and the fear of the committee to face pressure from various parties, it would be safer to immediately revoke the names of all streets. This decision was made without considering the resulting familial, logistical, or social implications. The streets would temporarily be renamed with numbers until the committee could begin its work and select appropriate names for each street, without any external pressure, influence, or interference.