Now an initiative that was formerly confined to the Venstre party has been extended to become official Danish government policy. This is an indication that the recent re-election of Anders Fogh Rasmussen for an unprecedented third term as Prime Minister has consolidated the anti-PC trend in Denmark.
CG has kindly translated the following article from TV2:
Introducing grant for freedom of speech
Venstre has its own Freedom prize [Hirsi Ali got it in 2004, I think — translator]. Now the Venstre/Conservative government will introduce a freedom foundation prize which will be granted to persons who have contributed with an extraordinary effort in support of freedom of speech on an international level, the new government resolution shows.
When the grant will be introduced or how big it will be is not known.
Freedom of speech came into serious attention after the Muhammed drawings in Jyllands-Posten created an international uproar.
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3 comments:
i hope denmark's venstre party has had a nazi-background check - - submitted to and approved by charles - - before they go stomping off on some unilateral european agenda...
FYI, Venstre were Nazi collaborators from April 9th 1940 to August 29th 1943, being part of the Nazi-obedient puppet government lead by the Social Democrats. Radikale Venstre and Konservative, as well as the tiny party Retsforbundet also took part.
Repugnant White Supremacy types each and every one of them, no doubt :)
If you don't mind a little bragging (when we can't play soccer, we can at least stand up for human rights :), Denmark is leading the charge against Saudi Arabia in the case of 200 lashes awarded a rape victim. Dansk Folkeparti was leading internally in Denmark a few days ago, making our government decide to make it a top issue.
I think even Bush may need to say something reasonable and useful on the subject, now that Europe is in front.
OK, perhaps 'bragging' is a politically incorrect word. But at least we try to be a good example :)
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