December 11, 2004

Where are the Dutch going?

It seems the Dutch middle class has decided the Netherlands are no longer their cup of tea. Some say they are deserting like rats leaving a sinking ship.

"There's a feeling of injustice that if you do things right, if you work hard and pay your taxes, you're punished, and those who don't are rewarded. People can come and live here illegally and get payments [said Ellen, 43, a lawyer and banker who votes for the free-market Liberals]. How is that possible?"

Could this be a lesson for the U.S?

Posted by Ted at December 11, 2004 10:28 AM