Swiss Vote Down New Minarets

American Voices • World • ISSUE 45•49 • Dec 1, 2009

Voters in Switzerland passed a referendum banning the construction of new Muslim prayer towers. What do you think?

“Who knew that a nation full of uptight pricks could also be really intolerant?”
Matt King –
Piece Trimmer
“I guess there are some Swiss who believe Islamic customs are a threat to their national identity. This is all very eye-opening to me, because I never even knew there was a Swiss national identity.”
Lynda Weitz –
Unemployed
“Can’t say I blame them. It's a slippery slope between calling for prayer and hanging sheets and underpants up there to dry.”
Nick Lovetro –
Bucket Operator

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