Another hardly needed stunt of Geert Wilders

Dutch politician Geert Wilders, whose stance on Islam awarded him with controversy, has finally placed his foot onto Britain, a step which was denied for eight months because of official worries that his presence 'would threaten community harmony and therefore public security.'

Mr. Wilders fueled debate about perceived (not necessarily substantiated) religious and cultural 'clash of civilizations' through his comparison of Quran to Mein Kampf, depicted in movie Fitna which attempted to fuel angry response from Muslim communities worldwide. Attempt fizzled; showing that 'fundamental base' of religious hatred is narrow and often overstated regardless of 'the camp'.

Estimate was confirmed upon Mr. Wilders arrival at Westminster where extraordinary stage was set. British media reports of a 'welcoming' group of young Muslims whose number was 'shadowed' by the members of the press. The group of about forty protestors carried signs emitting such messages as 'Sharia for the Netherlands' and 'Islam will be superior', statements which happen to precisely underline the very fears so often expressed by the leader of the Party for Freedom. Although it may not be in plain sight, the whole charade accompanying Mr. Wilders visit to United Kingdom can easily be summarized in the same manner as his previous virulent efforts. May freedom of speech be cherished, but we just had another in line of his hardly needed publicity stunts.