Re:Self-censorship in the name of business (Score 1)

Who elected WalMart to the position of official censor?

Fortunately, that power is in the hands of the customers. Nobody forces them to shop there. This quite obviously differs from the situation in China since the people can't choose their government.

What gives WalMart the right make those decisions?

Well, again, the shoppers do. If people not only felt more strongly about it but also acted on it, Wal-Mart would be compelled to respond or lose business.