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Article: NETHERLAND: STATEMENT BY THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT ON JAMI FILM
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- December 10, 2008
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The government of the Netherlands issued the following news release:
The Dutch government has issued a statement on Mr Jami's film, in which he expresses his personal opinions about Islam.
The Dutch government has taken notice of Mr Jami's film, in which he expresses his personal opinions about Islam. The Netherlands has a tradition of freedom of religion and belief as well as a tradition of freedom of expression. We also have a tradition of respect, tolerance and responsibility. Offending other people is not in keeping with these traditions. Conversely, free and unrestricted debate and respectful treatment do reflect these traditions. In this light, the government regrets the fact that Mr ...