Monday, May 06, 2002
The assassination of Dutch right-winger Pim Fortuyn comes as a shock to Europe - and resurrects the issue of right-wing movements in Europe. "Professor Pim" (a professor of sociology, incidentally) stands out from most conservative right-wingers in that he was openly gay - and very anti-Muslim. I admit I hold no sympathy for his ideals or cause - but his death is tragic and would be a setback for democracy and liberalism everywhere. Battle-lines harden between the two sides everywhere - and this will just fuel the fire.
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3:57 PM
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