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Thirteen years ago, I moved to the Netherlands.

I had become yet one more manifestation of the shifting populations of our planet and, unbeknownst to me, the tiny rivulet of my life was about to be drawn irresistibly into a torrent of argument that would course violently through the country.

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A torrent of culture, race, religion, class and intolerant rage that would briefly grab the world’s attention.

Like most other immigrants, I was not just moving away from, I was moving towards. I felt a surge of gratitude – quite at odds with my belief in being a world citizen – towards this small country which had made space for me.

After all, state after state in Europe seemed to be looking for new ways to strengthen the barriers already in place against new immigrants from outside the sanctified zone of the European Community.

I couldn’t believe my luck when I was offered the chance to attend free Dutch lessons at evening school, with a tram pass to take