Every so often, it's worth reminding oneself that the liberties one takes for granted are not universal. Try this one on for size... it's already the case in Yemen, and Iran's parliament is looking into the idea, that bloggers can be brought up on charges for the contents of their blogs... with penalties including death. The Iranian version apparently includes "disturbing mental security in society" by "promoting corruption... and apostasy". The short version: if we don't like what you're posting, because we feel it's against Islam (and/or the government?), we can legally kill you.
Here's a link for you to see for yourself. Here's hoping the Iranian people regain some freedoms in the near future... preferrably without the "assistance" of the United States.
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