Swiss Vote Down New Minarets

American Voices

December 1, 2009 | ISSUE 45•49

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
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