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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark displays the moral fortitude so lacking in other world leaders. She calls it like it is -- like it so painfully, truly is:

	Denmark's Queen Margrethe II warned against the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Denmark and the world in a new book out on Thursday, saying people must on occasion "show their opposition to Islam".
	"It is a challenge we have to take seriously. We have let this issue float about for too long because we are tolerant and very lazy," she said in the authorized biography* "Margrethe" written by journalist Annelise Bistrup.

Here is her forthright analysis of the problem in Denmark and of reactions to their attempts to rein in cultural destruction in at least one European country

	"And when we are tolerant, we must know whether it is because of convenience or conviction," added the queen, who has reigned since 1972 and celebrates her 65th birthday on Saturday.
	Denmark has in recent years been accused of fuelling xenophobic tendencies after implementing a slew of measures aimed at curbing immigration. The government has argued that it wants to focus efforts on improving the assimilation into Danish society of immigrants already in the country.
	Queen Margrethe, who professes a knowledge of Islam due to her interest in archaeology, said it was "natural that young Muslims would be attracted" to the faith's absolute values and seek refuge in religion "as they are cut off from our community because of their lack of (Danish) language skills."
	"It's not just a matter of speaking and understanding" Danish, she said, but also "understanding the language's codes, and we have to help them."

Good thing she has tenure in her present position. She sure wouldn't be on track in any self-respecting American university. Or any American political seat, either. Imagine "helping" immigrants become Americanized. Berkeley would implode, Columbia would spontaneously combust. Hmmm…


*the book doesn't appear to be available in English. Too bad; she could give the chattering classes something to actually talk about.