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    BBC News (UK)‏Verified account @BBCNews 15 Nov 2014

    Dozens arrested in Dutch protests against traditional Black Pete festive character http://bbc.in/1EJJaa2 pic.twitter.com/nXtd4eLcgE

    3:04 PM - 15 Nov 2014
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    15 replies 81 retweets 29 likes
      1. Richard Wise‏ @Lizard70Richard 15 Nov 2014
        Replying to @BBCNews

        @BBCNews @AndyBooth779 @rossmooremusic @LordofWaterton @bobmc40

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      2. Mike LLB GSM‏ @golfbollox 15 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews you have to be a special kind of ofendatron to criticise Santa for having a Black Helper for goodness sake

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      1. Paul Green‏ @PaulGreen25 16 Nov 2014
        Replying to @BBCNews

        @BBCNews In the 21st century Black Pete screams of racial stereotyping, could the event be adjusted so he portrays a more positive image

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      1. mars‏ @Ireallydontget 16 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews oh no it's fine they have a token yellow one too! Well we will all feel better for that.

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      1. mars‏ @Ireallydontget 16 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews I knew there was a good reason not to go there for Christmas !

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      1. John Nisbet‏ @jnisbet3 15 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews I'm sure Black Pete will be banned, PC politicians always support immigrant complaints over the rights their indigenous population

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      1. |-/stayFresh\-|‏ @erris_eagm 15 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews it's so sad that people don't understand our tradition :(

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      2. Anita  ✨‏ @Only1Neets 15 Nov 2014
        Replying to @BBCNews

        @BBCNews ignorance is so real. Can they not see how offensive this is?! Smh

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      3. Holger ツ #FBPE 🇪🇺‏ @hnelke1973 15 Nov 2014
        Replying to @Only1Neets

        @Only1Neets @BBCNews If they don't like our traditions they are free to return to where they came from.. #zwartepietmoetblijven

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      2. ineke muller‏ @67Ineke 15 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews wie is die gele gek?

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      3. Holger ツ #FBPE 🇪🇺‏ @hnelke1973 15 Nov 2014
        Replying to @67Ineke

        @67Ineke @BBCNews Straks hebben we nog de chineese gemeenschap in rep en roer omdat Kaas-Piet geel is. 't mag niet gekker worden.

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      1. EOD iN‏ @eodayy 15 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews cunts.

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      1. George Meanwell‏ @gmeanwell 15 Nov 2014
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        “@BBCNews: Dozens arrested in protests against traditional Black Pete festive character http://bbc.in/1EJJaa2 ”. "Festive". That's careful.

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      1. Think about Islam‏ @ThinkKu 15 Nov 2014
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        @BBCNews http://www.islam-guide.com/  I want to invite you to the religion of #Islam and I hope you know about Islam. #Share #RT

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      1. Sir Slay‏ @TheBlackHermit 15 Nov 2014
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        “@BBCNews: Dozens arrested in Dutch protests against traditional Black Pete festive character http://bbc.in/1EJJaa2  pic.twitter.com/4BcMHNfe9q”

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