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The Progress Party in Norway has proposed that all religious services be conducted in Norwegian, aiming to enhance the language skills of imams. This proposal has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it infringes on freedom of speech and is an unsolicited, unlawful initiative. The discussion highlights the political orientation of the Progress Party, which some perceive as catering to a specific demographic, including non-Muslim taxi drivers. Participants in the conversation draw parallels with similar issues in other European countries, suggesting that Norway's situation reflects broader challenges faced across Europe. The dialogue also touches on the demographics of taxi drivers in Norway, with a humorous exchange about the implications of the proposal. Overall, the thread emphasizes the tension between cultural integration and individual rights within the context of Norwegian society.
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The Progress Party have launched another controversial idea, taking the desire to have better Norwegian skills for imams in Norway and instead proposing that all religious services in the country must be conducted in Norwegian.
It seems to me an unsolicited, unlawful proposal. Could some European be overreacting?
 
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Yonoz said:
It seems to me an unsolicited, unlawful proposal. Could some European be overreacting?

What do you mean by 'some European'? It's about Norwegians.

Yes, in general, it's a pretty itchy issue which is in direct conflict with freedom of speech. Although, it's definitely nothing surprising, if you look at the party's political program and orientation.
 
The Party of Progress is a party for (non-muslim) taxi drivers and village idiots.
Unfortunately, this seems to comprise about 25% of the population.
 
radou said:
What do you mean by 'some European'? It's about Norwegians.
I wrote "some Europeans" because the problems that have preceded this knee-jerk are shared by most European countries, especially the Netherlands, France and Germany, which seem to be handling the situation quite well. I did not intend to make it sound as though I'm criticizing Europeans, but rather to try and understand why this is happening in Norway.
 
arildno said:
The Party of Progress is a party for (non-muslim) taxi drivers and village idiots.
Unfortunately, this seems to comprise about 25% of the population.
That seems to be a global problem.
 
Yonoz said:
That seems to be a global problem.

So, the conclusion is - get rid of all the (non muslim) taxi drivers and village idiots in Norway first, and then all around the world? :biggrin:
 
radou said:
So, the conclusion is - get rid of all the (non muslim) taxi drivers and village idiots in Norway first,

I second that! :smile:
 
arildno said:
I second that! :smile:

Well, you know what you got to do, in that case:

a) move to Norway,
b) form a political party,
c) make everyone vote for you.

:-p :smile:
 
Now you're being anti-taxic.
 
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Not really. Most taxi drivers in Norway are Muslims, you see. :smile:
 
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arildno said:
Not really. Most taxi drivers in Norway are Muslims, you see. :smile:

Are you, by any chance, Norwegian? (Since you're so well informed.) :wink:
 
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Det stemmer! :smile:
 
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arildno said:
Det stemmer! :smile:

Sounds as a yes. Ok, obviously you know very well what you're talking about in that case. :smile:
 

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