Muslim world: Religion is again being used as a political tool.

[A.Nonymous]

Blasphemy is legal in the US.

All kidding aside, placing him in custody is more for his safety and the avoidance of killing some religious extremist.

One of the terms of his probation was that he wasn't allowed to use any online service without his probation officers consent. Not mention the other 6 or 7 or so alleged violations. Just posting the video violated his parole. Of course drawing all the attention to himself didn't help him either.

 

[OutofDate1980]

The accused didn't post the video.

 

[Gmash]

Iran is multiples fairer and more democratic than Saudia Arabia. Iran, while poorer, is far more socially and economically developed. Obviously they are both shitty places but yeah.

Nigeria stops Hajj flights over deportations - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Very true. The problem (for them) is they don't have the oil money to placate the masses like the Saudis do.