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Barbie banned from Algerian cinemas for 'corrupting morals' (www.bbc.co.uk)
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It is accused of promoting attitudes contrary to the cultural beliefs of the mainly Muslim nation.

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[–] HappyMeatbag@beehaw.org 31 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If a movie offends someone’s “religious morals”, then that person shouldn’t go see it. They don’t get to tell others that nobody can go see it.

[–] Echo71Niner@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The whole problem is that they do.

They don’t get to tell others that nobody can go see it.

[–] 520@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

When said person is in a position of considerable authority, they do.