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'I was demoted for defending Israel'
2008-02-27
A Swedish Migration Board employee with 20 years' experience is charging that he was demoted due to his pro-Israel political views. Lennart Eriksson, 51, has had what he describes as a long and relatively happy career with the Migration Board (Migrationsverket).

In his spare time he also operates a personal blog in which he expresses his support of democratic freedoms and espouses support for the cause of Israel in particular.

“I want to defend freedom and democracy. I try to be humble and just. Therefore I must—as every good democrat must—defend Israel,” reads a passage describing the content of Eriksson’s blog, Sapere aude!.
I don't think you belong in Sweden, which is a shame. If things don't work out why not come to America?
“Lennart Eriksson’s website does give support to Israel and is considered disturbing to Palestinians seeking asylum. Those who seek asylum are especially vulnerable and it is important that they can have confidence in the Board’s personnel,” said Migration Board lawyers.
Is there an allegation that Mr. Eriksson hasn't done his job, or that he's overtly discriminated against Paleos? Sounds like this is another situation in which the wrong person was 'offended'.
Posted by:g(r)omgoru

#1  I suspect it's the defense of freedom and democracy that disturbs the Paleostinians who have no intention of adapting to either.
Posted by: Thinemp Whimble   2008-02-27 10:02  

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