2004 "Tough Year" for Dutch Muslims

Islam Online ^ | December 29, 2004 | Khaled Shawkat

[SolutionsOnly]

and hopefully the first of many more to come....

[CaptRon]

It wasn't too great for Theo van Gogh, either.

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There's certainly no room for a difference of opinion in the wonderful world of Islam.

[Howlin]

The xenophobia and extremism cancer prompted Queen Beatrix to dedicate her annual address to the nation Saturday, December 25, to national unity and the importance of tolerance and moderation for the welfare of Dutch society.

So typical; Muslims dismiss the thought that THEY are the problem.

From what I have read, it's the Islamists who have refused to assimilate into Dutch society.

[white trash redneck]

A tough year for Dutch Muslims? Cry me a river.

[TXBSAFH]

Beat me to it.

[William of Orange]

He told IOL that some media portrayed Islam as a nightmare and a serious threat to the country.

I live in the Netherlands, and can say that the only reason the media has done that is because the media is right (for a nice and welcome change).

Muslims have about zero point zero respect (with few exceptions) for our history, laws etc... yet expect full respect for theirs in return.

[AdamSelene235]

extremist right-wing politician Pim Fortuyn

Only in U-rop could a gay, libertarian, socialist be called "right wing".

[RightWhale]

2004 has been nothing compared to what 2005 could be if the maroons keep attacking the West.

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

It wasn't too great for Theo van Gogh, either.

The site of his brutal murder.

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It wasn't too great for Theo van Gogh, either

You'll note from the article that he had it coming, since he was "anti-Islam" and had made an "insulting documentary".

[marty60]

Yes and hopefully it will get worse when people see over a 100,000 people killed in a disaster and the Muslim Countries spend their money supporting people that blow up innocents.

[rocksblues]

Muslims have about zero point zero respect (with few exceptions) for our history, laws etc... yet expect full respect for theirs in return.

Same here in New Jersey!

[Disambiguator]

...Dutchman of Moroccan origin.

This is inaccurate (and offensive, IMO). Inasmuch as the Muslims are unwilling to assimilate into the pre-existing Europe culture, I think it's a stretch to call them, for example, "Dutchmen". The murderer was simply a Moroccan. He may have held Dutch citizenship, but he wasn't a Dutchman.

[CaptRon]

Oh.

Never mind then.

[Uncle Miltie]

How many were beheaded on the street?

[Doomonyou]

So where is the hurl alert?

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

Muslims have about zero point zero respect (with few exceptions) for our history, laws etc... yet expect full respect for theirs in return.

Good point, along the lines of what Victor Davis-Hanson wrote a few weeks ago, something along the lines of the Euro-Muslims want to take a few things from western society, and destroy the rest.

[broadsword]

Here, let me accurize that headline for you:

2004 "Tough Year" for Primitive Throat-Slitters in Holland.

(I guess it sucks for civilized folks to see beyond your Islamic smoke and mirrors.)