Netherlands: Outraged leftists protest against ‘Black Pete’ across the country | Voice of Europe
Christmas parades across the Netherlands welcoming the arrival of St. Nicholas and his helper, Black Pete, were the scenes of protests by leftists who say Black Pete should be removed from the tradition, because for them, he’s a symbol of racism.
Source: Netherlands: Outraged leftists protest against ‘Black Pete’ across the country | Voice of Europe
When will we learn that most if not pretty much all of those who claim to be "anti-racist" are, in fact, actually anti-traditionalist? Idiocy like this cheapens the the response to, and diverts attention from, instances (now blessedly rare) of genuine racism!
And of course, most of those who claim most loudly to be "anti-racist" have no problem talking and behaving in racist ways when it comes to people of European heritage. Including stunts like this, attacking traditional customs and traditions! It's shameful. In any case:
"A group called Kick out Zwarte Piet (KOZP), protested in several cities on Saturday during the entry of Sinterklaas. The group didn’t protest at the national entry in Apeldoorn, however.
"The group contends that Black Pete is a racist caricature that should either be changed or done away with entirely. The majority of Dutch people, however, say there’s nothing wrong with the character, and that he’s simply part of the country’s long-held tradition.
"A recent poll revealed that 88 percent of the Dutch population doesn’t view Black Pete as racist and see no problem with the original appearance."
Good for the Dutch! I only wish it was 98%...