JAKARTA: The first thought that came to mind when the Indonesian government said it planned to block Internet sites that host the anti-Islam documentary Fitna was: What a dumb idea.
Those who understand how the Internet works know full well that you cannot censor this medium, unlike television, radio and newspapers. You can block particular sites, but those who look hard enough can find Fitna, the hate documentary produced by a Dutch politician, elsewhere in the ever-expanding virtual world.
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