Australian Quote by Geert Wilders
“I'm not a racist.It would had also go for Swedish people, for Australian people.Of course that would apply with anybody for any dual nationality, but the mere fact would be the reality because we have overrepresentation of often Moroccan people and other people from Islamic background in a crime that they would be stripped of the Dutch nationality and sent away.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political address, Netherlands, 2015
The speaker claims that certain ethnic groups are overrepresented in crime, using this to justify harsh immigration policies.
In simple terms: He argues that specific minorities commit more crimes, supporting stricter laws.
Examine data before forming policy.
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When to use this quote
- parliamentary debate
- media commentary
- public opinion
- law enforcement
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Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
- How do such statements affect social cohesion?
The claim is controversial and may lack empirical support.