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Originally Posted by daepp
Well, I will admit to dashing that off without a lot of forethought, that's true.
But I think Belgium as well as much of western Europe has turned a blind eye to the growing menace of Muslim terrorism. As for evidence, well that's not my specialty, but it's tough to argue that Belgium hasn't become a breeding ground for terrorism. And quite honestly, I'm afraid the US isn't that far behind them. Just my opinion obviously.
The news now is also reporting they new this current attack was coming a couldn't do anything about it. Past the tipping point so they say.
From a week ago:
Radicalisation in Molenbeek: 'People call me the mother of a terrorist' | World news | The Guardian |
Good points. My objection to your OP was merely that the ad was produced and played well before this latest tragedy and that the business community obviously wanted to point out the fact that Belgium need not be defined by terrorism. I visited Brussels two summers ago by train on my way to Paris. I had a great time there and would go back. I'm certain that the chance of being killed by a terrorist in Belgium ranks below the chance of being struck by lightening.
Having said that, I think it is an immigration issue. My family is from Holland where my relatives still live. Many of them feel that immigration has led their country down the same path as Belgium. Unchecked immigration has created minority group ghettos. These places usually have high unemployment, crime and little opportunity for escape - a perfect breeding ground for radicalization. France struggles with this too.
To some extent, I see it here in Canada too. Some minority groups make absolutely no attempt to assimilate to their new environment save for the ability to carry out the most rudimentary tasks like getting a drivers license. They try to import the very values/customs/laws that they were ostensibly running away from in their native country. There is a bank in Toronto whose lending policies are congruent with Sharia law which prohibits the charging of interest for example.
Canada has embraced multi-culturalism. It has been a net positive for Canada. My parents were immigrants. The problem is that those who cannot make it in their new country often become a problem. Maybe there should be a probationary period - if you become a problem, back you go. Not sure what the answer is.