A Dutch court ruled yesterday that the right-wing politician was not guilty of inciting hatred but his comments came under free speech. While Islamic groups in The Netherlands won right of appeal the politician is declaring a day of victory for freedom of speech (a pretty over-used declaration).
The politician compared the Quran to Hitler’s Mein Kampf and called for a halt to Muslim immigration. While I think all types of right-wing extremists have jaded views I do think he is right to also declare that he won the right to debate Islam in public.
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