Islam — out of sight, out of mind?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BP)--Voting by an unexpectedly large margin, the Swiss overwhelmingly have adopted a national ban on the construction of minarets. Sunday's vote represents a clear victory for the Swiss right and serves notice that the citizens of Switzerland are concerned about the growing influence of Islam in their country. The fact that the referendum passed was news in itself. Nevertheless, the most significant aspect of the vote was the margin of victory. As The Wall Street Journal reported, "The Swiss voted strongly for the ban, with 58% of votes in favor of the initiative and 42% against. Until about...
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