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May. 6th, 2002 08:06 pmPolitical murder in the Netherlands? I couldn't have guessed it would happen here:
http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/05/06/fortuyn.shooting/index.html
even though I couldn't find anything useful about his ideas, he wasn't stupid. He did shake up dusty politicians lately.
Where is this world heading for...
http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/05/06/fortuyn.shooting/index.html
even though I couldn't find anything useful about his ideas, he wasn't stupid. He did shake up dusty politicians lately.
Where is this world heading for...
Was going to stay something
Date: 2002-05-06 02:25 pm (UTC)Americanising????
Right, because this is the only country where politicians are shot.
There. Said something, couldn't let it go.
In any case, I agree it's horrible and shocking...especially that it could happen in such a "morally superior" country.
Re: Was going to stay something
Date: 2002-05-06 04:34 pm (UTC)And it is true that in our modern history we haven't had any political murders or even attempts. Our politicians cycle to work, talk to whoever they meet on their way. However much some people might have loathed the guy, this can't be a solution.
I got your sarcasm :)
Date: 2002-05-06 04:44 pm (UTC)I agree, it's no solution.
Re: I got your sarcasm :)
Date: 2002-05-06 04:54 pm (UTC)