Clashing cultural norms brought closer through technology make a stronger case for censorship

"Instead of the Internet adding to freedom as we usually assume it does, its global reach makes it an excuse for censorship."
--Grodon Crovitz

Insults, cartoons, commentary... common in the west can be explosive in other cultures. Should censorship on insults be considered when communicating to mass audiences particularly through the globalized communication provided by web-based media sources?

Normally, I am flatly opposed to censorship. However, there is always room to re-examine my thoughts on any subject, particularly when questions of cultural sensitivity arise. I've yet to see anything positive come from insults, and despite what some might profess, a well-crafted inslut is not an art form.

Now here's the real challenge: define "insult"

As reported in the Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704471504574451712299324476.html

Thanks again to author Gordon Crovitz!