Since yesterday, Sunday 29th of November 2009 the construction of "minarets" is forbidden in Switzerland. It's population decided in a democratic way.
For me it's an expression of fear and ignorance toward the muslim believers.
On the other hand muslim must clear up themselves a lot more in the west. if they want to be understood and accepted. And we must support them doing that.
As for the situation in Switzerland two questions I ask:
-does a local democratic decision override human right?
-how about the definiton of a Minaret? stairs? platform on the top?
I took this picture in Selimiye Mosque of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, the day when people met for the feast of sacrifice (Eid al-Adha).