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In reply to the discussion: In Denmark, Harsh New Laws for Immigrant 'Ghettos' [View all]cannabis_flower
(3,764 posts)104. Sweden also has very repressive drug laws.
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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