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| Belgian weblog closed after threats |
| 2007-11-06 |
| The Belgian-Turkish journalist Mehmet Koksal has decided to stop publishing his weblog after he and his family received threats. Mr Koksal, who is a regular contributor to the French-language progressive weeklies 'Courrier International' and 'Le Journal du Mardi", has often written about extreme Turkish nationalism among some Belgian politicians of Turkish descent. Mr Koksal is currently the subject of legal action that has been taken by some of those named in his articles. The journalist required hospital treatment after he was beaten up during a demonstration by Turkish youths two weeks ago. |
| Posted by:Seafarious |
| #6 "We are not extremists and we will cut your head off if you keep calling us that!" Or words to that effect? |
| Posted by: eLarson 2007-11-06 16:34 |
| #5 Gromsky: so was the Belgian-Turkish journalist who was criticizing the extremists in question. Somehow the phrase "never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity" comes to mind. |
| Posted by: Abdominal Snowman 2007-11-06 09:35 |
| #4 is extreme turkish nationalism = islamism, in this case? Im not saying this isnt a problem, but its more along the lines of general immigrant problems than the Muslim issues. We've had problems like that here among non-muslims, especially in Miami. |
| Posted by: Liberalhawk 2007-11-06 09:33 |
| #3 Belgian politicians of Turkish descent It's too late, Jack. They're citizens. Europe is doomed, and Belgium is just the first domino to fall. |
| Posted by: gromky 2007-11-06 09:16 |
| #2 Its going to get really nasty in Europe because the economy is slowing down just like here. Oil prices are affecting them more so than here. Unemployment is escalating as is inflation. A lot of cars and more are going to burn. Wouldn't surprise me that they have an all-out Jihadi uprising and riot pretty soon. |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2007-11-06 08:42 |
| #1 Fear of Muslim immigrants is pervasive in Europe. Ergo: deport those who threaten. Doors to countries work both ways. |
| Posted by: McZoid 2007-11-06 04:28 |