Indeed, this entire article is BS.<p>The value of freedom of self-expression and openness is universal. These are not "western ideals" that are being "imposed" upon a different society, they are universal rights. The basic notion of simply existing is in fact a form of self-expression, i.e. to be who you are. To not be afraid to say, "I am gay."<p>Whoever the author of this propaganda piece is, if they were actually genuine in their call for "intellectuals in developing countries" to resist the very notion of <i>truth itself</i>, they could have at least provided the reader with some rational arguments to that effect. To do so would be an impressive feat, so it's not surprising that no such justifications were given.