[stands2reason]

For me, one of the most interesting things is to compare this reaction in the Netherlands to the American reaction after 911. It could be that the Dutch arsonists aren't afraid of punishment in the same way as would happen in the US. Furthermore, it is ironic that European intellectuals want us to believe that European society is more calm and fair but then something like this can set them off in a way that surpasses the American response.

The antiMuslim arsonists are surely skinheads. The difference between Europe and America is that Europe has a substantial "white power" faction that is much rarer here. Europe hasn't come to grips with issues of white racism and antisemitism.

[jb6]

The difference is this: if Christians burn something down (a Madraa, a training/indocternation center) it is done at night so no one is hurt. Do you think the muslims would do it at 3AM or 3PM?