Can Topless Women Keep Muslim Extremists Out of Denmark?

theatlanticwire.com ^ | 12/8/2010 | Alex Eichler

[SonOfDarkSkies]

A few weeks ago, Peter Skaarup had a novel idea for how to keep violent Muslim extremists out of Demark: greet them at the border with topless ladies. Skaarup, the foreign policy spokesman for the right-wing Danish People's Party, wants to include shots of sunbathing women in a video that will be screened as part of an immigration test for potential citizens. According to Skaarup, footage of topless women would help emphasize the point that Denmark is an open, free, liberal-minded society, and that hard-line Muslims may want to reconsider their decision to move there. Skaarup's proposal recently drew fire from a columnist at The Daily Telegraph, who argued that Skaarup is misreading the very nature of religious extremism.

Have a look at this bizarre debate:

• This Is Just What We Do Here Al Arabiya quotes Skaarup as saying: "Topless bathing probably isn't a common sight on Pakistani beaches, but in Denmark it is still considered quite normal. I honestly believe that by including a couple of bare breasts in the movie, extremists may have to think twice before deciding to come to Denmark." Skaarup also said that "if you're coming from a strict, religious society that might make you stop and think, oh no, I don't want to be a part of that."

[ArrogantBustard]

Before you come into the US or get on a US plane,you must eat a ham sandwich.

Why are you trying to keep all the Jews out of the US?

[ssaftler]

After seeing the article earlier this week about the Muslim guy that didn’t recognize his dead wife until they covered her face, this seems like just the perfect antidote!

[Grunthor]

i would think that would drive away gay men as well. as martha would say, it is a good thing.

[apoxonu]

Can Topless Women Keep Muslim Extremists Out of Denmark? No, not so much. However, if the topless women were all wearing hijabs or burqua head wear, that might have an effect. What effect is unclear but it would be fun to watch.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

It’s worth a try.

[Waverunner]

These are the Danish girls at the beach that are scheduled to be in the new Welcome to Denmark video.
TSA move over

[70times7]

I hear they avoid pork, too...

Here is the border security force!

[swain_forkbeard]

Summary judgement. No trial needed.

[swain_forkbeard]

I think it’s worth a try.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

How about a wall of pigs?

[earlJam]

If this is going to be the new immigration strategy we use, I am happy that we have the team we do:

[SonOfDarkSkies]

That looks like nudity and pork all rolled into one border defense strategy! A double barrel shotgun of muslim deterrence.

[Frantzie]

Give me enough ammo and a few Danish topless women and I will rid Denmark of Islam. Sounds like a great gig.

[GeronL]

topless women aren’t going to offend Muslims like that, its more likely to offend normal people

[SonOfDarkSkies]

i would think that would drive away gay men as well. as martha would say, it is a good thing.

Let's test it on Obama, he's gay and muslim.

[JohnBrowdie]

I have a friend that insists that hanging bags of pig fat from the ceilings of Israeli buses will stop suicide bombers in their tracks.

[Last Dakotan]

Hey! you can’t post that - she’s smoking.

[ViLaLuz]

I used to work in a strip bar and there were always Muslim regulars there.

[Constitution Day]

This thread is relevant to my interests.

[ZULU]

“A few weeks ago, Peter Skaarup had a novel idea for how to keep violent Muslim extremists out of Demark: greet them at the border with topless ladies.”

How about an army of Gurkhas armed with M-16’s and Garands?