Posted on 10/15/2010 9:54:59 AM PDT by JoeProBono
The public prosecution department on Friday afternoon stated that Geert Wilders is not guilty of discriminating against Muslims. Earlier on Friday it announced he should also be found not guilty of inciting hatred.
Prosecutors Birgit van Roessel and Paul Velleman reached their conclusions after a careful reading of interviews with and articles by the anti-Islam politician and a viewing of his anti-Koran film Fitna.
They said comments about banning the Koran can be discriminatory, but because Wilders wants to pursue a ban on democratic lines, there is no question of incitement to discrimination 'as laid down in law'.
On the comparison of the Koran with Mein Kampf, the prosecutors said the comparison was 'crude but that did not make it punishable'.
Dealing earlier on Friday with incitement to hatred, Van Roessel and Velleman said some comments could incite hatred against Muslims if taken out of context, but if the complete text is considered, it can be seen that Wilders is against the growing influence of Islam and not against Muslims per sé.
On Tuesday, the prosecutors said the MP should not be found guilty of group insult.
The public prosecution department was forced to take the case by the high court after anti-racism campaigners protested at its refusal to prosecute Wilders.
Hallelujah!
Are the Christian Democrats still preparing to go into coalition with Wilders party?
ROFLMAO
The Mooselimbs will be fired up tonight.
True. Someone is going to lose their head over this.
Truth to power. God bless you, Geert. You’re single-handedly defending Western Civilization with the tools that only exist in Western Civilization. You’re a brave, brave man.
Thanks JoeProBono.
When Geert and the political party he leads finally takes control of the government of the Netherlands, it’s going to be the next glimmer of hope for Europe.
Any violent action by the muslims will only be seen as absolute proof that Geert Wilders was telling the truth. It would also have the affect of strengthening Mr. Wilders' political party.
Love this shot of Gert Joe....haha!
Muslims in "moderate" Indonesia on Geert Wilders
Well we know the Moslems will always protest anyone or anything the Imans designate that they should. This will be an ongoing thing in every country they have latched onto like a barnicle...they are wired to move as their Imans direct....and then the Imans sit back and watch the show.
Sherlock Holmes lives. /s.
Yea!
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