Speaking of Geert Wilders

Klein Verzet has a depressing take about the reaction of Dutch authorities to today's threats against Geert Wilders.

It's like it's 1935 all over again.

While Dutch news papers opened today with headlines like “Jihad against Wilders” and “Al-Qaeda gives dead penalty” (see Kleinverzet story here), the Dutch still don’t pull together to protect their own freedoms. It's like if it's 1935 all over again. The Dutch just don't want any fuss.

Thus Dutch ministers Hirsh Ballin (Justice) and Verhagen (Foreign affairs), as real dhimmis should, told parliamentary member Geert Wilders this week, they are expecting much damage because of his film. They fear for the reputation of the Netherlands, trade and the Dutch abroad.

In the same conversation justice minister Hirsh Ballin warned Wilders that they can prosecute him. His justices are already investigating if they can prosecute him for voiced opinions about Islam in the past. Wilders has complained about the intimidation of the Dutch government.

The only bright spot in the article is that a few days ago KRO, the Dutch Catholic version of PBS announced a 45 minute film to counter Wilders' film, Fitna saying:

“The film will couple violent and intolerant bible text to current events, just like the film of Party For Freedom leader Wilders does with the Koran” a newspaper reported.

Now, a few days later they are changing their tune because:

After “extensive research about the coupling of bible citation to actual political events and violence resulted in a lack of facts for a journalistically approvable production”.

(ed.note: unh-huh. Gee, is it because unlike the KORAN, there are no acts of modern day violence able to be traced back to the Bible?)
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