Barred Czech seminar raises debate on extremism
by PRAGUE (JTA) -- A decision to cancel seminars on political extremism that featured representatives of neo-Nazi organizations is, The move followed a political science seminar attended by leading far-right figures, including a man accused of having been invo
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"There is no room for discussion with extremists," Kolar said. "I am a great supporter of the study of extremism in this country, but we cannot do it by allowing extremists to express their views freely on academic ground."
Zboril -- who has studied extremist activity in the Czech Republic for several years -- described the decision to halt the seminars as "very wrong."
"I hate neo-Nazis, but it is simply not possible to ostracize them and kick them out of society. Efforts should be made to integrate them rather than ignore them," he said.
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