Monday, June 19, 2006

Assimilate or else....

The Dutch are considering introducing a very tough knowledge test for immigrants which would involve 600 hours of course-work. Amongst other subjects it would educate about Holland's traditionally liberal attitudes towards abortion, euthanasia and homosexuality. For those who do not pass, fines, cuts in benefits or termination of residence are proposed. In a population of about 16 million there are around 1.5 million immigrants.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

For those who do not pass ... cuts in benefits ... are proposed.

Hmmmm.