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Monday, March 15, 2010
Why Are the Dutch Pushing Back Against Muslims?
Act for America describes the dismay of Islamists who thought the Dutch were pushovers for a Muslim takeover of their society.
Dutch Parliamentarian Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom won local elections in a surprise vote two weeks ago (see story below).
This comes on the heels of the Swiss referendum banning minarets on mosques, which passed with 58% of the vote.
Predictably, Muslims and politically correct government officials and commentators are reacting with disbelief and warnings of a new wave of “hate.”
Here’s the question people should be asking.
Why are so many people, in two countries noted for their tolerance, pluralism, and commitment to multiculturalism, pushing back with their votes?
Clearly, increasing numbers of Europeans have reached a point where they have lost patience with the Islamization of their countries.
Clearly, Islamic militancy, expressions of supremacy, and an unwillingness by most Muslims to assimilate have pushed more and more Europeans to the breaking point. In spite of threats and criticisms by Muslim leaders, government leaders, academics, and the media, these Europeans are making their concerns known with their votes.
For years Europeans have been tolerant. Their reward has been the exploitation of their tolerance by the intolerance of radical Islam.
There is a lesson here for America and Canada. Just last week, two men were assaulted by an Islamist at a Muslim Day event in Tallahassee, Florida. To see the short video, click here.
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