Comments By German On Minorities Are Criticized -- New York Times
BERLIN — A board member of Germany’s central bank provoked strong criticism on Sunday after saying that “all Jews share a particular gene” that “makes them different from other peoples,” and that Muslim immigrants across Europe are unwilling or incapable of assimilating into Western societies.
Chancellor Angela Merkel said the Bundesbank should consider dismissing the board member, Thilo Sarrazin. His remarks were also criticized by German government ministers and leading members of the Jewish and Turkish communities.
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More News On The Remarks Of A Board Member Of Germany’s Central Bank On Jews And Muslims In Germany
German banker in ‘Jewish gene’ dispute -- Financial Times
German govt calls Bundesbanker’s remarks about Muslims offensive -- Reuters
Central bank exec triggers fresh storm with views on the "Jewish gene" -- Deutsche Welle
Sarrazin's Jewish 'gene' comments spark outrage -- The Local
'All Jews share a certain gene': German banker sparks outrage with 'stupid' comments -- The Daily Mail
Thilo Sarrazin continues to provoke race outcry in Germany -- Euronews
German politician under fire over anti-Muslim polemic -- Irish Times
Merkel Prods Bundesbank to Act on Sarrazin's Comments on Jews, Immigrants -- Bloomberg
My Comment: I suspect that many other Germans share this point of view, but they are more circumspect.
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