Anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders cancels Muhammad cartoon contest

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Far-right politician Geert Wilders has canceled a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest to avoid 'Islamist violence.' The provocative stunt drew criticism at home and abroad.

Date 30.08.2018

Anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders on Thursday canceled a planned Prophet Muhammad cartoon competition, which had angered Muslims and prompted criticism at home over the provocative idea.

Wilders said he decided to cancel the contest to avoid Islamist violence after he received death threats.

"I have decided to cancel the competition to avoid the risk of making people victims of Islamist violence," Wilders said in a statement. "I don't want Muslims to use the cartoon competition as an excuse for Islamist violence."

"It's not just about me," Wilders said, adding that those against the cartoon event "see not only me, but the entire Netherlands as a target."

Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/anti-islam-dutch-politician-geert-wilders-cancels-muhammad-cartoon-contest/a-45298935

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[pangaia]

1. The 5-6 Nederlanders I know hate this freak with a passion.

[Judi Lynn]

2. That's really good to hear. He seems absolutely goddawful. n/t

[pangaia]

3. Well, he DOES have a strong following.

Looks like part of the resurgence of the partially Russia-aided right-wing in Europe.

Friends of mine in Norway, Hungary, Austria, Germany, France-- same thing...
Estonians friends are not feeling too good either...

AMERICANS should be scared to death.. well, you know what I mean..

[Initech]

6. Putin has tentacles all over the world.

People like this asshole are gaining in popularity and it's scary.

[shenmue]

4. What a fucking asshole

[Initech]

5. Putting pencils up your nose was funny when Bluto did it.

Not so funny in a setting like that.