A right-wing politician has called for more bare breasts in a documentary film about Denmark, claiming the sight of naked flesh will help keep extremists away. Foreign policy spokesman for the Danish People’s party, Peter Skaarup, said showing topless women in the film, which is used as part of the immigration test for foreigners, could prevent extremists from visiting the country, while promoting liberal Danish values.
“A similar documentary in Holland shows bare breasts, and I think we should follow their example,” Skaarup said in an interview with Berlingske Tidende newspaper.
“It is of course a bit tongue-in-cheek, but there is an element of seriousness to it too: by including topless bathing in a documentary about Denmark, we can highlight our open-mindedness and our rights to dress – or undress – as we please.”
Mr Skaarup added that shots of women in a state of undress would be of particular interest to those coming from fundamental societies where women are not permitted to display their sexuality.
“Topless bathing probably isn’t a common sight on Pakistani beaches, but in Denmark it is still considered quite normal. I honestly believe that by including a couple of bare breasts in the movie, extremists may have to think twice before deciding to come to Denmark,” he said.
>This is the most stupid comment of politicans I heard in years.
Really? Been shut away somewhere?
It’s actually not such a bad idea. As the politician himself says, there is a serious point to it, in that any potential immigrants should be aware that they’re moving somewhere with a vastly different take on nudity.
Whether tongue-in-cheek or not, it only serves to fuel the fire, making Denmark a clearer target.
This is the most stupid comment of politicans I heard in years.
Extremists will find confirmation on carrying out there dirty work with such kind of presentations, not in the immigration office in Denmark, but in terror camps elsewhere. Those who might not come to Denmark are some of the peaceful believers who are the vast majority of Muslims. So it will serve the opposite of the intended purpose, same as the crusade to Afgahanistan and later Iraq.