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The debate about freedom of religion has erupted again in the Netherlands in the wake of a recent court case. A Dutch judge ruled that a Jewish man should not have been fined for failing to show a police officer his identification on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath.
God's word versus Dutch law | Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Seeded on Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:43 AM EST
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(...) The Public Prosecutor's Office will appeal the judge’s ruling, saying public order requires everyone to carry their ID at all times, even if it is against their religious principles. Whatever the appeals court decides, the debate will rage on.
#1 - Wed Feb 22, 2012 11:43 AM ESTwell if that is the law, then that is the law. Religion is not a get out of jail free card for breaking the law. I agree the rabbi should have been fined.
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