Nipping Islamic terrorism in the bud

By Aussiegirl

This looks like an example where following European law would be a very good thing indeed.

AP Wire | 03/10/2006 | Nine convicted in Dutch terrorism case

Posted on Fri, Mar. 10, 2006
Nine convicted in Dutch terrorism caseTOBY STERLINGAssociated PressAMSTERDAM, Netherlands -

Dutch judges convicted nine men Friday of belonging to a terrorist group, a landmark verdict that concludes promoting a violent version of Islam can itself be an act of terrorism.
The case opens a new way for prosecutors to stop potential terrorists and for the Netherlands to tackle the broader problem of the spread of radicalism among Muslim youth.
"Anyone who preaches hate and violence lays the basis for committing crimes directed at instilling fear among the people and destroying Dutch democracy," said Judge Rene Elkerbout, reading the three-judge panel's ruling.