I see a common thread in my conversations with young people and refugees:
A lot of anger, and sadness, about the notion of: I don't belong, I can't participate.
When Wilders says 'fewer, fewer, fewer', a large group of young people is thinking:
'So I don't belong? You need fewer of me?' I find that very disturbing.
That's why I'm saying, also because of my son, who's a proud Muslim:
I hope there will come a time when it's okay for him to be proud of that.
When he will be hired for his qualities, not rejected because of his 'funny' surname.
This debate incorporates a lot of us versus them thinking...
and this generates a lot of anger in young people.
I keep pressing people about the importance of embracing diversity.
That really is a kind of mission.
My name is Sandra. I'm almost 34.
I'm an empowerment trainer/coach and an anthropologist.