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Europe
EU protection for Ayaan Hirsi Ali sought
2008-02-08
"Beautiful, bright and brazen, famous for her radical criticism of Islam, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, 38, is back in Europe. This Dutch woman of Somali origins is currently living in the United States where she hopes to resolve the problem of her protection. ... Up until September 2007, the Dutch State continued to ensure her safety, but only wants to continue to do so if she returns to national territory", explains Sabine Cessou, as European members of parliament, French intellectuals, the daily newspaper 'Liberation' and the weekly 'Charlie Hebdo' are organising a gathering to support her this February 10th in Paris. "It is [French philosopher] Bernard Henri-Levy who had the idea of a meeting ... . The next step will be taken in the European Parliament on February 14th. Several European deputies ... are going to propose that Brussels pay for the protection of this free-thinker."
Posted by:ryuge

#3  So, like Lord Jim in the Joseph Conrad novel, will the EUniks sacrifice their own lives if Ayaan Hirsi Ali gets boomed by a suicide bomber?

On the other hand, will Ms. Ali feel all fuzzy and warm and secure in the EU?

She better be aware of the Bhutto Effect when she goes trapsing off to Europe.
Posted by: Alaska Paul   2008-02-08 22:28  

#2  "... famous for her radical criticism..."

Should be famous for rational criticism of Islam based on both personal history, scholarly study and astute analysis.
Posted by: mhw   2008-02-08 10:30  

#1  And the bureucrats in Washington will offer no comment or assistance. They never miss an opportunity, to miss an opportunity. By the way, Bernard Henri-Levy is a Jewish born Algerian and the author of the book, "Who Killed Daniel Pearl?. Hat tip to Levy and his courage.
Posted by: Besoeker   2008-02-08 09:30  

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