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April 12, 2006
The Dutch deal with prospective immigrants
Immigration isn't just a problem over here. The Dutch have their problems as well...but theirs have been coming not from illegal aliens, but legal Muslim immigrants....who don't necessarily share the "liberal" lifestyle of the good folks in the Netherlands. As a result, the Dutch have put together a little promotional video for prospective immigrants to view and make sure that the unique Dutch way of life suits them - before they immigrate. The Chicago Tribune explains:
It features a DVD that illustrates various aspects of Dutch life, including, most notably, a topless woman frolicking in the surf and two men kissing warmly. The message couldn't be more explicit: This is who we are; if you don't accept it, don't come. [snip]"It's like the warning label on the cigarette packs," said Marco Pastors, a Rotterdam city councilman whose Leefbaar Rotterdam Party has been labeled anti-Muslim for its support of strict immigration controls.
"It's not very subtle, but it prepares people for what they will find in this country," he said. "If you want to live here, you have to accept that girls are allowed to wear miniskirts and can stay out until 3 in the morning. You don't have to behave this way yourself, but you have to tolerate it." [snip]
In addition to the brief scenes of nudity and homosexuality, the 104-minute DVD warns prospective immigrants that the weather in the Netherlands is cold, housing is expensive and the country is flood-prone. It also informs them that honor killing, wife-beating and female circumcision are crimes.
Nothing like watching two "mo's" make out to make Achmed Iwannajihad move to your country. Of course you gotta give 'em credit for being up front about it.
(h/t Real Clear Politics)
Posted by Razor at April 12, 2006 03:59 PM
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