Once again, the solution is better punishment. It's really quite simple. Would you propose Sweden start deporting people instead? I would say that the Baathists were using it as a tool, in contrast to Iran and Saudi Arabia, where religion uses the state as a tool. Of course, this isn't all that relevant to the extent to which the Middle East has regressed politically, because, you know, Fascism, but there is a difference. Also, as to your EU point, if Britain, Hungary or anyone else don't want the responsibilities that come with the EU, they should leave and deny themselves the benefits.