WILDERS ANTI-KORAN FILM: THE NETHERLANDS FEARS ATTACKS ON PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES
Calls to kill Mr. Wilders should be strongly condemned
Freedom of expression is one of the cornerstones of the Dutch democracy. Within the boundaries of the law, one may say whatever one wants to. However, even within these boundaries, expressing one’s view can be highly irresponsible, especially if the purpose thereof is to demonize and offend others. The Dutch politician Geert Wilders is a symbol of zero-tolerance and a champion of disrespectful remarks, and thus of irresponsible behavior.
I very much oppose the ideas and tactics of Geert Wilders, and if only half of what is said about the provocative …
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