Friday, November 17, 2006

Finger In The Dike?

Dutch government wants burqa ban:

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - The Dutch government announced plans Friday for legislation banning full-length veils in public places and other clothing that covers the face ? putting the Netherlands at the forefront of a general European hardening toward Muslim minorities.

The Netherlands, once considered one of Europe's most welcoming nations for immigrants and asylum seekers, is deeply divided over moves by the government to stem the tide of new arrivals and compel immigrants to assimilate into Dutch society.


Based on conversations that I had last month when I was in Holland, I would guess that this is just the beginning. Anxiety about the future of the country was evident and fears of the growing Muslim population were being openly expressed. The Dutch are starting to wake from a long slumber. Let's just hope that it's already not too late in the day.

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