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In reply to the discussion: In Denmark, Harsh New Laws for Immigrant 'Ghettos' [View all]Demsrule86
(68,454 posts)60. I would argue that there are infinitely more White racists.
And countries who are discriminatory in Africa have been taught this by colonialism...the paler you are the more worth you have it seems. Racism is just plain wrong even if you economic policy is Democratic socialism.
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I don't think we are 'more' racist with Europe ...in fact my idea that Europe and
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#143
It seems to me that I am right in believing that without social justice economic progressiveness
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#156
Surprising to me too. Denmark used to be the most tolerant country in the world. nt
Blue_true
Jul 2018
#22
The right is given a very eager ear among the comfortable white population there.
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#6
These are Democratic Socialist in Denmark right? Just goes to show that economics does not
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#11
These countries that think this is the solution are to blame. It won't work.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#12
Unfortunately some candidates concern themselves more with economics than human rights.
George II
Jul 2018
#18
This is a horrible...a one years old baby taken from their parents by force. This is
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#56
Agreed. I was merely stating two additional concepts that I think WOULD be defensible
lostnfound
Jul 2018
#30
Natural assimilation has failed because of racism...where jobs are not to be had in Europe and the
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#52
You don't have racist policies that prevent assimilation and then blame the victims of such
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#64
Punishing the victims of racism doesn't seen like a good idea...horrible in fact.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#75
"We have to give a chance to forced assimilation because they need it to become danish citizens."
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#101
So second generation immigrants are not yet citizens? There is something wrong with
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#108
They are still defined as immigrants and subject to this law...it is in the article.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#145
"I fully sympathize with this tiny little country that is fighting to preserve its highly civilized
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#111
Scandinavian countries for the most part have an undercurrent of "racism"....
George II
Jul 2018
#17
But what about the African countries like Kenya? This can't be just a white thing
uponit7771
Jul 2018
#32
So you think that requiring Muslim children to be taught Christmas and Easter are
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#98
In what way have immigrants "taken over" your CA city, and "insist on their own way?"
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#115
And this threatens you how...have you ever seen the St. Patricks Day Parade in New York?
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#148
Should have said racial bigotry. They can have solutions without making the situation worse...
uponit7771
Jul 2018
#39
It's not just migrants - it's anyone in the designated "ghettos". Including 2nd generation
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2018
#41
You get to choose that. You don't have benefits withdrawn if you want to spend more time
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2018
#43
If the parents were behind it...there would be no coercion in the law which there is...
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#48
So...the laws are even applied in a discriminatory manner. If you have a comfortable life,
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#66
You are comparing your children being taken from recent immigrants for 25 hours a week for
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#109
If they'd made it the same for the whole country, I could accept it was meant in good faith
muriel_volestrangler
Jul 2018
#59
Yes it does ...you are correct. Of course the entire country would rise up if it applied to all, but
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#67
I didn't got back to work...and stayed home with my kids...this law impinges on personal
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#50
Completely agreee. Denmark also has a history of ripping Inuit children from parents.
suffragette
Jul 2018
#62
Well, it is a terrible policy ...discrimination at its worst and is applied in a discriminatory
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#68
I would also add that that discrimination plays a role in non-assimilation . Thus the answer is not
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#69
Make everyone obey the laws...period. And accept that some wont believe in Santa Claus and
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#113
So are white Danish children taught that "homosexuality is as normal as hetero and same sex couples?
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#124
Are Jewish and Muslim children here required to be taught that Christianity is a "US value?"
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#106
Taking the Bible literally, Christian faiths include plucking out eyes, teeth, and....
George II
Jul 2018
#134
I do not believe in this law...outlaw forced marriages and discrimination at the state level.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#74
That is what Hitler said basically, 'something' anything must be done'. It is just not true.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#116
Generally when countries allow immigrants into their country, it's on the provision....
George II
Jul 2018
#138
We have laws in this country that all must abide by...including immigrants. special laws are not
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#139
I appreciate that...and I understand what you are saying...just don't agree.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#152
I am a liberal ...born a liberal and will die a liberal. No country that has policies such as this
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#70
There is nothing wrong with placing expectations on immigrants who are seeking a new start
RelativelyJones
Jul 2018
#73
because it's overly obvious that bigotry is the driver of the expectations not assimilation
uponit7771
Jul 2018
#76
And there is an inherent disdain for the rights of the immigrant which I find appalling...and some
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#81
Thank you, did you ever think to see the day when progressive/liberals would defend such a policy?
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#93
Nice. Expressing disagreement is "unacceptable" and gets one labeled a Russian troll.
RelativelyJones
Jul 2018
#99
The idea that a state has the right to force people to learn about Christianity as some sort of
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#121
I have to agree. The words I see here with few exceptions are not what I would expect on a
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#118
+1, I proffered that notion in this thread a couple of times and got no response. LPC, LHC, ignore
uponit7771
Jul 2018
#136
You can't speed up assimilation and it won't happen at the point of a gun. I can well imagine
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#89
Then they should not have accepted that amount of immigration in the first place...
uponit7771
Jul 2018
#90
Horrible.. I am saddened for those subject to such persecution and it is persecution
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#107
Ghettos are forming because of discrimination. And you can't force assimilation...my
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#153
This policy is horrible and wrong...and yes there is something wrong with doing this...
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#79
Abandon their culture? Since when is expecting people to learn the local language and values
RelativelyJones
Jul 2018
#92
What part of Christmas and Easter being required to be taught as "Denmark Values"
ehrnst
Jul 2018
#94
It is a religious holiday... so it most certainly does imply religious conversion.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#105
Yes...that is abandoning their culture at the point of a gun...and when this doesn't work and it
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#103
First of all not everyone is good at learning languages...but their kids will learn.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#154
Thanks for posting this...here we have a economically liberal society embarking on
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#88