Blogging on the Internet is not safe in some countries. Whether you’re reporting on the unrest in Tibet, criticizing the government can get you in trouble. In Malaysia offending Islam can get you jailed without trial. When the government is controlled by religion very few liberties can be taken when expressing opinion on a blog. Despite being a thorny issue criticizing a government can force change but often ends up sacrificing the ones on the leading edge. However change is never easy in developing countries. Just remember to weigh the risk versus the reward and be prepared for the consequences.