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The Netherlands doesn't want a First Amendment
Reader comment on item: Western Civilization on Trial: Why We Should Be Watching Geert Wilders
Submitted by Paul Wilders (Netherlands), Feb 10, 2010 at 15:58
Please bear in mind, the vast majority from the Dutch are not in favor of implementing a First Amendment and in fact are pleased and happy with the legislation as it is. Dutch law provides freedom (of speech for example), and provides protection against abuse from this freedom (art. 137) as well. It's regarded as a perfect balance. So in effect, in Geert Wilders' case, court will decide if or not Mr. Wilders is guilty as charged. As polls show, 80+ percent from the Dutch are quite happy with this system.
Best regards,
Paul Wilders
Dutch Politics
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| Brick by brick, pulling down the multi-cultural dream in the Netherlands.. [781 words] | Charles | Feb 17, 2010 16:13 | 168762 | ||
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| Now, wait a minute, Charles [84 words] | Peter Herz | Feb 11, 2010 10:07 | 168726 | ||
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| The rosy side of the NL; and the other side... [464 words] | Charles | Feb 16, 2010 08:11 | 168726 | ||
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| the us must care, remember allied liberation of the Netherlands [34 words] | myth | Feb 9, 2010 12:40 | 168674 | ||
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