.... and you don't even need to wait for somebody from this religion or ethnical group to actually get offended, as it is also stated in the Framework Decision that the state should be eager to find and prosecute these cases on its own, on the grounds that people who are subject to racist crimes are "often particularly vulnerable and reluctant to initiate legal proceeding".
So, although Austria, Finland, and now Holland have all shown unusual vigor in using their legal system to muffle politicians who are criticizing Islam, rest of Europe might not be too far behind.
As always with vague laws, the question is of course how these laws will be implemented. Considering the politically correct atmosphere in Europe and the western world in general, the answers that come to mind are not very optimistic. [EuropeNews] Read more
