February 19, 2006
Standing with the Danes
Feb. 19 - A demonstration yesterday in front of the Danish Embassy in D.C. had an unusual component:
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The demonstrators were met by 20 counter-protesters from the conservative Free Republic group, who stood in front of the embassy on Whitehaven Street NW waving Danish and U.S. flags and holding large letters reading "Human Shields."I spent a good part of yesterday morning looking for Danish feta and butter cookies yet it never occurred to me that the Danes also export beer (maybe because we Americans tend to think of European beer as ... well, you know.)
The defense of Denmark no longer has anything to do with the cartoons because, as the following post illustrates, defending freedom of the press and refusing to allow governments to censor the news has deeper implications than hurt feelings.
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The LCBO carries Tuborg - I've stocked up on some Tuborg Gold - pretty decent beer and on sale last week as well. You might also look for Tre Stella dairy products. They are made locally but the company is owned by Arla, one of the main boycott targets in the Middle East.
Posted by: John B at February 20, 2006 11:11 AM (3RGzm)
Posted by: Debbye at February 20, 2006 04:40 PM (0Qu9/)
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