You probably recognize the title as a line from Shakespeare‘s Hamlet.
An unfortunately apt phrase to describe the current state of politics in Denmark, once you read: Danish MPs debate plan to seize refugees’ valuables.
From the story:
Denmark’s parliament began debating Wednesday a controversial plan to seize refugees’ valuables, with the bill widely expected to be passed on January 26 vote after being backed by a majority of lawmakers.
The bill has been criticised by UN refugee agency UNHCR which fears it will “fuel fear” and “xenophobia”.
The proposal would allow Danish authorities to seize asylum seekers’ cash exceeding 10,000 kroner ($1,450), as well as any individual items valued at more than 10,000 kroner.
Wedding rings would be exempt, along with other items of sentimental value, such as engagement rings, family portraits and medals.
Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen’s right-wing government has faced a wave of criticism over its proposal, which had initially put the limit for refugees at 3,000 kroner ($437).
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I thought valuables were looted from refugees just before they were herded into gas chambers.
Instead, the Danish government seeks to impoverish them and make life itself an affliction.
Is the government hopeful for a high suicide rate among the refugees? To save the expense of building death camps?
President Sanders should build a wall around Denmark, declare a no-fly zone and blockade its ports.
It maybe the only way to prevent the spread of such heartlessness across Europe.