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The protest of the Danish muslim society against the caricatures in a Danish newspaper must be seen in its proper context which is Denmark and the policies of the present government. It is about time that this Denmark is made visible.
The caricatures - reminding one of the anti-Semitic caricatures of that Nazi publication Der Stürmer of the 30´s - are a mere reminder of the constant harrassments of the muslim minority by those who have power and a voice such as that of an ultraconservative newspaper.
The helplessness and desperation at never being listened to makes the Danish muslim complaint absolutely legitimate - noone in Denmark cared until, typically, its export business was hurt.
It is a terrible thing for all that we are now facing a situation where matters may easily get out of hand.
