Hitler Geert Wilders compares the Qur'an with Mein Kampf, which was written by Adolf Hitler in 1924. In his book, Hitler explained his theories about National Socialism, anti-Semitism and the superiority of the Aryan race. The sale of Mein Kampf is outlawed in the Netherlands, but owning or trading old copies is permitted. However, Mr Wilders’ proposal to ban the Qur'an is more drastic than the ban on Mein Kampf because it would also outlaw the possession of the book.
“It’s a religious book which of course can be read and discussed. What we really should fight are the radical imams and mosques which use the Qur'an to spread hatred. We must take firmer measures against them.”
A warning Geert Wilders says he wants his proposal to serve as a warning to radical Muslims who misuse the Qur'an to justify the use of violence. His statement comes in response to the recent attacks on Ehsan Jami , founder of the Committee for Former Muslims. He says the perpetrators use the Qur'an as an excuse for the attacks. Wilders writes that“The book incites hatred and killing and therefore has no place in our legal order.”The jurist, commentator and co-member of the Committee for Former Muslims, Afshin Ellian also thinks that the Qur'an “possesses extremely violent passages with regard to women, Jews and non-believers”. However, he is against a ban. Mr Ellian says you should take measures against the people who abuse the Qur'an, not the book itself:
In a letter-to-the-editor in today’s de Volkskrant newspaper, Wilders argues that the Qur'an should only be permitted for research at an academic level.However, the MP - who is known for his controversial statements about Islam - says he knows his proposal doesn’t stand a chance of being approved by parliament. His Freedom Party has nine seats in the 150-seat Dutch lower house of parliament.
The leader of the Netherlands' right-wing Freedom Party, Geert Wilders, has called for a ban on the sale and distribution of the Qur'an. He would also outlaw the book’s use in the mosque and at home. Mr Wilders says the Qur'an (Koran) is a fascist book which promotes violence and is similar to Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf.
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jdpeiper, - UK
The former Dutch citizen living in Africa is most welcome to it. I'd like to know where in history Judiasm did as much if any harm to the outside world. It isn't even and has never been a religion that seeks converts. As for Holland being the most liberal, yeah. True, it was and may still be. But we have the Dutch to thank for PC thinking which is wreaking havoc today thru-out the world. Thanks fer nothing.
Audrey Chaplain, -
Keep at this ban Geert Wilders. We need more BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN like you who will stand up for the truth. Allah is none other than Satan himself and Muhamed spreads hatred and intolerance. They muslims psycologically brainwash their children at young tender ages with hatred and murder of anyone who is a non-muslim. People need to wake up and realise that Islam is a hypocritical religion that needs to banned radically!! Try going into Saudi Arabia with your Bible and see how they will humiliate you and the Bible but they come running to the West with their Qur'ans and Mosques demanding free of religion. Geert Wilders - We Bless you and covet God protection over you and your family. No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises against you shall be silenced.
Albert Bakker, - Netherlands
After evaluating the comments we see the opinions roughly divided into two camps: American Christian Evangelicals who never met a Muslim in their lives but have learned a lot about it from neoconservative propagandists are pro Wilders. The rest of the world see him for what he really is, a worthless man with a load of peroxide fungus on top.
Andre, - USA
Well, first it was the Turks and the Ottoman empire trying to take over Europe without any luck. Now, without any wars, Islam is taking over the old continent, and no one even notices. Right now, all immigration should be banned, especially from the poor Third World Muslim countries.
G, -
The book of hate; manual of oppression and cavemanism, has no place in our modern world. If nazism/mien kempf is NOT okay; then why should the book of hate be allowed?
Ferdinand Berkhof, - Botswana
Although still a Dutch citizen, I left Holland about 15 years back. I still remember it as the country it was in the 70ies and 80ies - probably the most liberal and tolerant place in western Europe. It has since then joined the general European pull to the right. It is actually saddening and frightening to see that a populist, intolerant and xenophobic party like Wilders' "Freedom Party" manages to grab 6% of the seats in Dutch parliament. I grew up as a Christian in Calvinist but tolerant Holland. I am no longer a Christian and strongly believe that in the history of mankind, religion in general, and Christianity, Judaism and Islam in particular, have done much more damage than good. A ban on the Koran? In 1933 the Nazis burned works of Jewish authors and other works considered "un-German" in Berlin. Not much later they were burning people. I am settled in Africa. My wife is an African and my children have a colour that is "un-Dutch". I am not returning to Holland. Don't want my family to be burned. I wish the Dutch good luck.
ROGER, - Canada
Mr Wilders is a hatemonger spreading hate and racism. The Dutch have the blood of Muslims of Sbrenica on their hands. The Dutch looted and plundered Indonesia and other parts of the world and enslaved people. The Dutch need to atone for their crimes, instead of blaming Muslims for imagined crimes. Liars such as Ayaan Hirsi Ali were given privileged positions from which to attack Muslims, solely for their personal profit and self-interest. Well, Hirsi Ali was exposed for the liar she was and is. She made fools of the Dutch nation. Now there is this clown Geert Wildman.
winston, - Canada
Good for him.
Barb Kish, - USA
I totally agree with banning the Koran. It is evil personified and offers nothing good to the individual or society. It is all about control and completely takes away freedom. I pray the entire world wakes up to the threat of continued terrorism perpetuated by Islam.
Opagene, - Good old America
Allah is figment of the Imagination of Satanic blinded idots and unlearned peoples. The Quran is myths, fables, Christianity, Judiasm, animalism and pure Hog Wash! The Muslims cannot even get along in their own families, they are converted and kept by fear and debouchery!
In a letter published this morning in the paper ''de Volkskrant'', Dutch Member of Parliament Geert Wilders advocated proscribing the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam.

The right-wing politician, who is the leader of the Party for Freedom, compared the Muslim holy book with Adolf Hitler’s book ''Mein Kampf'', which is currently one of the few books proscribed in the Netherlands today. 

According to Wilders, the Qur'an is "a fascist book" that promotes violence and should only be allowed for academic studies. In the letter, Wilders stated that the people who had beaten up local politician Ehsan Jami had been inspired by the Qur'an and that he was ashamed of "the cowards" in the political capital The Hague. Wilders said that he probably will not get a majority in parliament for the proscription, but he will not let that stop him from introducing legislation to this effect.

On the same day the letter ran in ''de Volkskrant'', Els Lucas, a lawyer from Lelystad, filed a police complaint against Wilders, saying that the politician is inciting hatred between groups within the population.

Responding to the news of the police report, Wilders said "I do not want to incite hate; I want the Koran to be banned. That is a political opinion. I am in Parliament in order to express my political opinion."

A spokesperson for the prosecutor's office in Lelystad confirmed receipt of the complaint and said the office would investigate the report.

Since his election to parliament in 1997, Wilders has been in Dutch news a number of times with statements about immigration and the Islam. In 2004, he left right-wing liberal party People's Party for Freedom and Democracy to set up his own party. In the election of 2006, his party won 9 seats in the Dutch parliament which has 150 seats.