(Washington Post) Craig Whitlock - A soaring number of Dutch academics, lawmakers, and other public figures have been forced to accept 24-hour protection or go into hiding after receiving death threats from Islamic extremists. In a country with a tradition of robust public debate and an anything-goes culture, the fear of assassination has rattled society and forced people to reassess whether it's worth it to express opinions that could endanger their lives.
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