Geert Wilders
Apr. 3rd, 2008 03:03 pmSeems to be an interesting man, if you know of this Dutch politician it is probably from his short film Fitna, you know, the anti-Muslim one. I saw most of it before it got pulled down and it certainly seemed anti-Muslim and anti-political violence to me but not especially offensive.
Some information on him here and opinion about the release of Fitna here. He strikes me as brave and a little crazy but sincere and dedicated in his beliefs which, broadly, are pro-Western and anti-non Western. I certainly feel that I align with him more than his critics which is troubling but at least he is trying to force debate. He raises valid points yet his opposition just want to either shout him down or ignore the issues, which is disturbing as they should be accepting his right to speak on these issues if nothing else. But I fear that "head in the sand" behavior has been raised to an art form in current politics.
Some information on him here and opinion about the release of Fitna here. He strikes me as brave and a little crazy but sincere and dedicated in his beliefs which, broadly, are pro-Western and anti-non Western. I certainly feel that I align with him more than his critics which is troubling but at least he is trying to force debate. He raises valid points yet his opposition just want to either shout him down or ignore the issues, which is disturbing as they should be accepting his right to speak on these issues if nothing else. But I fear that "head in the sand" behavior has been raised to an art form in current politics.