Musket, You did not consume alcohol legally in Saudi.
You were being allowed discretion that could be whipped away anytime on a whim.
"being found with an alcoholic drink, or committing a crime under the influence will lead to trouble, whether the person involved is a Westerner, Asian or Saudi."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/1160846.stm

Jim, the Church has no input into your legislature.
You really can make any laws you want.
The solution to "FEAR AND SPIRITUAL BLACKMAIL" is to just say no.
Nothing will happen.
That is what the Italians did.
You can do it too.
(If you actually want to.)