There is also the matter of broken promises: Ms. Hirsi Ali was persuaded to run for parliament, and to become the world’s most visible and imperiled spokeswoman for the rights of Muslim women, on the understanding that she would be provided security for as long as she needed it. Gerrit Zalm, in his capacity as both the deputy prime minister and the minister of finance, promised her such security without qualification. Most shamefully, Jan Peter Balkenende, the Dutch prime minister, has recommended that Hirsi Ali simply quit the Netherlands, while refusing to grant her even a week’s protection outside the country during which she might raise funds to hire security of her own. Is this a craven attempt to placate local Muslim fanatics? A warning to other Dutch dissidents not to stir up trouble by speaking too frankly about Islam? Or just pure thoughtlessness?
The headline is inaccurate. Europe, especially Eastern Europe has had many refugees since WWII.
What do they think all those people shot trying to get across Communist borders were?
If anyone is aware of aid for Ms. Ali, please post.
I was livid when “human rights” activists ono the side of Palestininans were allowed to speak at a United Methodist Women’s convention in California. I challenged them at every turn. They would accuse Israel of war crimes and I would say “Just give me on example....” and then I would bring up the fact that the Pals were using civilians, women and children to sheild their military operations.....