Swiss voters 'back ban on building of minarets'

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@hhunaeh

I have been following discussions going on in the comment section of various european newspapers. One would expect such a move to be opposed and ridiculed in the European media. But the funny thing is many newspapers and editorials support the swiss move. Even the comment section has people nodding in agreement. There are very few people opposing the move. I don’t think this would have been the case if the case against minarets had been taken to a vote a few years back. For some reason the liberal voice in Europe that opposes the crazy right is weakening with every passing year.

Europe’s press says Swiss ban sends wrong signal

European papers are dismayed by Switzerland’s popular vote to ban the building of minarets. Some fear it will backfire, sending the wrong signal to the Muslim world and setting a precedent for other parts of Europe.

BBC News - Europe’s press says Swiss ban sends wrong signal