Unnecessary Force

Based on instructions, all radio and television stations in Bali were silent during the Nyepi holy day. Another example of state intervention in matters of religion.

March 24, 2010

IT would be highly regrettable if the ban on radio and television broadcasts in Bali during the Nyepi holy day escaped criticism. This ban does not reflect the nature of Indonesia. Based on this case, other groups could try to bring religion, which is a private matter, onto the public stage. If these demands were accommodated, this nation could have a long list of actions that force people to not only respect other religions, but also to experien

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