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Really? I didn't know they were doing that. That's about the only thing Amsterdam has going for it is the open brothels. Take that away and all you have left is just another European rathole slowly succumbing to Islamic domination.



Even with Tolerance being one of the defining characteristics of the Dutch culture, perhaps they have learned that there is no margin in tolerating intolerance? (Anne Frank house being one of the tourist draws of the town.)
When cultures collide, whether through hearts or steel, they overthrow each other.
They've had more than 5 centuries of practice in that town in dealing with foreign cultures trying to change their ways. I'd not be quick to write down the Amsterdam story just yet, she has her charms.