I don't think that BB actually made any comment on censorship in any country - he simply put up the article for discussion.

Some of the posts following BB's have made the case that censorship exists in many places and that fundamentalism is not just restricted to one particular belief system. Fundamentalists of any colour are dangerous to the majority IMHO.

On the other side of the coin I think that we all need to develop a degree of respect for the beliefs and culture of others.

While travelling in Italy we went to Venice and out tour guide advised that, if we wished to enter the Basilicca we would have to dress accordingly - no shorts or bare shoulders. I had no sympathy for the whines that came later as a result of others in the party disregarding this advice. Same in Tunisia - we were advised by the holiday rep. that, if we wanted to sunbathe we should stay within the hotel grounds and stay away from the local beach. We then had complaints from the idiots that they had been spat at by the locals for laying topless on the beach. These same idiots also complained that they got 'goosed' in the local markets, where they had chosen to wear skimpy tops and shorts or skirts. If you are in someone else's country then have respect for their culture. You may not agree with their ideas but YOU ARE A GUEST and should behave accordingly.

If you find the rules too restrictive then don't go there. Mostly, nowadays, you can get a good idea of what is acceptable before going to a foreign country - even without the internet I knew what to expact in Tunisia about 15 years ago. If you're too stupid the check it out you deserve everything you get.