https://freerepublic.com/tag/memorialcross/ en-us Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:14:32 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1594675/posts Muslim Vote Tips the Balance in Netherlands The effects of the immigrant vote will soon be visible. The Amsterdam borough of De Baarsjes has already decided to remove a white cross which serves as a memorial to the Second World War. The cross is situated not far from the place where a mosque is being built. According to the authorities “Muslims and Jews” take offense at the cross as a war memorial. “We told them that it is a Dutch tradition to refer to the dead with a cross. However, the cross is seen as a reference to Christianity. I... brusselsjournal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1594675/posts#comment Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:14:32 GMT