Feb 13 • 15:46 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden Dagens Nyheter

Letter to the Editor: SD Spares No Effort to Expel Muslims from Sweden

A letter criticizes the Sweden Democrats and the current government for their actions aimed at expelling Muslims from Sweden.

In a recent letter to the editor, Bo Gunnarsson argues that the ideology of the Sweden Democrats (SD) has gained significant traction with the backing of the government and, at times, even the Social Democrats. He expresses concern that strong measures are being taken to expel Muslims from Sweden, especially targeting those who are foreign-born and at risk of deportation, such as 18-year-olds still attending high school. This situation raises alarms about the potential for increased discrimination and division within Swedish society.

Gunnarsson highlights the government's financial incentives for voluntary return to the home countries of migrants, stating that individuals may receive 350,000 kronor upon returning. However, he points out the ethical implications of using taxpayer money to incentivize such returns, especially when considering the corruption and instability of some of these home countries, like Somalia. The author sees this as a manipulation of vulnerable populations for political gain rather than a fair solution to the issues at hand.

Overall, the letter stresses the urgency of setting boundaries to protect the core values of Swedish society before these actions lead to irreversible damage. With millions of lives at stake, the writer calls for a nationwide discussion on inclusivity and the treatment of minority communities in Sweden, warning that blind support for such extreme measures could lead to a dangerous precedent for the future.

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