towards an American POV... The Dutch seem to recognize that a house divided has problems... And they recognize the limits of cultural Affirmative Action...
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/12/29/europe/politicus.php >>> Not clear enough? Ploumen insists, "The success of the integration process >>> is hindered by the disproportionate number of non-natives involved in >>> criminality and trouble-making, by men who refuse to shake hands with >>> women, by burqas and separate courses for women on citizenship. "We have to stop the existence of parallel societies within our society." And the obligations of the native Dutch? Ploumen's answer is, "People who have their roots here have to offer space to traditions, religions and cultures which are new to Dutch society" - but without fear of expressing criticism. "Hurting feelings is allowed, and criticism of religion, too." --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
