Just what the world needed: Saudis consider nuclear weapons .

Saudi Arabia has embarked on a strategic review that includes acquiring nuclear weapons, in response to the upheaval in the Middle East.

This new threat of proliferation in one of the most dangerous regions of the world comes on top of a crisis over Iran's alleged nuclear program.

A strategy paper being considered at the highest levels in Riyadh sets out three options:

• To acquire a nuclear capability as a deterrent.
• To maintain or enter into an alliance with an existing nuclear power that would offer protection.
• To try to reach a regional agreement on a nuclear-free Middle East

Of course, if the Saudis gain weapons of mass destruction, we'll have no choice but to go in and remove them, right? Let's review:

• Number of Saudi hijackers on the September 11 flights: 17
• Number of Iraqi hijackers: 0
• Number of Iranian hijackers: 0