Is there a political party with nothing better to do than think about banning headscarfs in public places? Do people really give a damn about that?
Surely it can't be true!

By J. Sutton | March 8, 2010 4:58 PM

Very well Willy! Now also ban Jewish skull caps, keppelkes, and cowboy hats, they represent the terrorists who kicked the original inhabitants of North America in reservations. Wilders is bewildered, no doubt about it.

By Alex Baldal | March 8, 2010 6:27 PM

If they ban headscarves they must also ban all types of headwear such as baseball caps, bananas, etc etc! This is ridiculous!

By LJK | March 8, 2010 9:06 PM

Being a resident in holland and resident in almere for several years this is the most outrageous political policy I have ever heard. Why single out individuals because of their religion, this is actually the most obvious case of direct racism and citizens on holland actually want Wilders in power? Come on people wake up, there are more important things in the world which we all need to focus on, not head scarfs.

By TS | March 9, 2010 7:26 AM

Am getting worried,re Geerty,s policy I wear the kilt often, whats next.

By JTait | March 9, 2010 8:45 AM

I'm sure the wearing of 'bananas' is not a great problem :lol:

But yes this is just singling out one religion. It is frustrating to think that racists such as Wilders can exist in modern times. What is more scary is that significant numbers of people turned out and voted for him.

I am also curious how long it will be before Wilders realises that his policy of closing schools of other cultures and integrating the students must naturally include the British and American schools if he is really serious that his policies are not targeting one group.

By Nick | March 9, 2010 11:31 AM

All my official photos, even on Dutch documents, have my 'headscarf' on (its more like a bed sheet, about 6 sq. meters of cloth). If these idiots are successful, then without the 'headscarf', these people will have a problem identifying me.

Interesting...

By ST | March 9, 2010 12:42 PM

Obviously I made a typo in my previous reply.. I meant banDanas ;)

By LJK | March 9, 2010 3:48 PM

I'd like to see people with bananas on their heads. I think it would make the whole country more festive. I think that Almere should give in and ban the wearing of headscarves in public building IF AND ONLY IF they make the wearing of bananas on the head MANDATORY in public buildings!!! One makes about as much sense as the other...

By Tim Lee | March 9, 2010 6:43 PM

And what about people who have cancer and lost their hair?

By SandraV. | March 9, 2010 8:41 PM

Sandra V. - I see no reason why cancer patients shouldn't be allowed to wear bananas on their heads. Seriously, the ban is only for headscarves / burkas. Wear a cap or hat of some sort and get well soon!!!

By Tim Lee | March 10, 2010 3:47 PM

From the sublime to the ridiculous!

If people want to wear used panties or dead cats on their head, it should be permissible! hehehe...

By stevie - just back from Manila (Nice weather!) | March 10, 2010 5:17 PM