Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Netherlands: Opinions on anti-Wilders movement

Compare the following:

Expatica: "Anti-Wilders movement a good idea"

AD: Netherlands divided about movement against Wilders

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42.9% of Dutch think a counter movement against Wilders is a good idea.  42.3% think it isn't.  This according to a survey of about 500 Dutch 18-65 years old by Survey Sampling International.

Opponents sent threat-mails yesterday to the national anti-racism group Nederland Bekent Kleur (Netherlands recognizes color), who initiated the movement against Wilders.

About 75% of the Dutch think Wilder's statements, such as banning the Koran, lead to tensions in society.  More women than men think so (78% vs. 67%).

Nederland Bekent Kleur will not discuss the message and threat mails they got, but say that they will lodge a complaint by the police for all cases.  The group also got support, with about 200 mails.

Wilders says he feels supported by the results and that there is obviously a very big group who agree with him.  20% of the Dutch, that's enormous support.  Wilders also questioned the number of people who opposed him and says that a large part are people who are afraid of the reactions of the Muslim community if, for example, he comes out with his movie about the Koran.

Source: AD (Dutch)