Imaginative litmus test for prospective Netherlands immigrants

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Imaginative litmus test for prospective Netherlands immigrants

From AP via Yahoo! News: "Dutch Immigrants Must Watch Racy Film."

For would-be immigrants to the Netherlands, this film is a test of their readiness to participate in the liberal Dutch culture.

If they can't stomach it, no need to apply.

Despite whether they find the film offensive, applicants must buy a copy and watch it if they hope to pass the Netherlands' new entrance examination.

The test — the first of its kind in the world — became compulsory Wednesday, and was made available at 138 Dutch embassies.

Taking the exam costs $420. The price for a preparation package that includes the film, a CD ROM and a picture album of famous Dutch people is $75.

Extra credit for snickering at "$420?"

"As of today, immigrants wishing to settle in the Netherlands for, in particular, the purposes of marrying or forming a relationship will be required to take the civic integration examination abroad," the Immigration Ministry said in a statement.

Ultimately, no test is fraud-proof. It also begs the question of how "offended" is "too" offended, and such a reaction can be suppressed or denied.

But I like the way they're thinking. (Creatively, that is!)

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