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Monthly
Rethinking My Position My long and active life has been filled with analyses of the physical, human, and other things around me. I have tried to address these things and understand them. Though always successful, I have tried to set into my mind an understanding of things in the world: ancient, old, and current. Generally I have been quite happy with myself. I am content with my positions on a variety of issues, but I continue to test my positions with additional data, and most of the time I find that my current observations tend to agree with my past observations. But, once in a while I find some new data that requires me to amend my thoughts and change my position. Such is the case with one particular series of events. This is the acceptance of immigrants into a country. Historically, I have always considered them welcome. This is independent of their original homeland, their culture, their language, and their historical background. Far from being a threat, they add spice to the thinking and flavor of a country and its culture. However, I must tell you that recent events have forced me, reluctantly, to change my mind. Let me be more specific. I am talking about the series of events that have been taking place in the country of Denmark. I have a soft place in my heart for the Scandinavians, in general, and particularly for the Danes. I come from Scandinavian, actually Swedish stock, and have found the Scandinavians, in general, are people whom I am proud to know. They are people who are good to know. They have humanity in mind and don't take their politicians too seriously. Aside from their extremely violent forbears, the Vikings, (in roughly 800 CE, which is about 1300 years ago) they care for each other and the rest of humanity. They have set up a state where in general, all work with each other. However, I am now considering the growth of the Muslim immigrants into Denmark and some of the results of this immigration. This is well described in an article by Susan MacAllen which can be seen in the following web site: http://www.sullivan-county.com/wcva/denmark.htm. My training, education, and ... click to continue May © 2010 Maryland 20878® |
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