The dutch start to wake up

THE Netherlands is likely to become the first country in Europe to ban the burka, under government proposals that would bring in some of the toughest curbs on Muslim clothing in the world.

The country’s hardline Integration Minister, Rita Verdonk, known as the Iron Lady for her series of tough anti-immigration measures, told Parliament that she was going to investigate where and when the burka should be banned. The burka, traditional clothing in some Islamic societies, covers a woman’s face and body, leaving only a strip of gauze for the eyes.

Mrs Verdonk gave warning that the “time of cosy tea-drinking” with Muslim groups had passed and that natives and immigrants should have the courage to be critical of each other. She recently cancelled a meeting with Muslim leaders who refused to shake her hand because she was a woman.

The proposals are likely to win the support of Parliament because of the expected backing by right-wing parties.

Finally the Netherlands have woken up and are leading the way and have shown that liberal attitudes no longer work when it comes to muslims and multicultural. They were once the most liberal in europe but now they are finally seeing all the downsides to multiculturalism.

I hope this works out for the Netherlands but how long before Rita Verdonk is assassinated just like Theo Van gogh and Pim Fortuyn.

I wonder when our leaders will get some common sense and ban the burqua.