silex6,
My comment was about the lack of accuracy of your statement. It’s not correct and fare to say that an entire nation is ignorant on a particular subject.
But coming back to the referendum, besides the political side of it, you do have to look at Switzerland’s right to protect its character and culture and that includes its architecture. You wouldn't like to see Swiss' cities look like ugly mess that some Asian cities look like (mixing different architectural styles that have nothing to do with their own heritage)!
Minarets and Islamic architecture are appreciated in Islamic nations.
Overall, besides the way it was publicized, in my opinion it was a right decision of the Swiss people.
silex6,
My comment was about the lack of accuracy of your statement. It’s not correct and fare to say that an entire nation is ignorant on a particular subject.
But coming back to the referendum, besides the political side of it, you do have to look at Switzerland’s right to protect its character and culture and that includes its architecture. You wouldn't like to see Swiss' cities look like ugly mess that some Asian cities look like (mixing different architectural styles that have nothing to do with their own heritage)!
Minarets and Islamic architecture are appreciated in Islamic nations.
Overall, besides the way it was publicized, in my opinion it was a right decision of the Swiss people.