German Daycare Gets Police Protection After Saying It Will Stop Serving Pork Out Of Respect To Muslim Students
The Leipzig daycare made waves on German Twitter and elsewhere after an article in the widely-circulated Bild newspaper reported the story. #Schweinefleisch (pork) was the number one trending term on Twitter in Germany on Tuesday. According to the newspaper, a letter sent to the parents said: “Out of respect for a changing world, only pork-free meals and snacks will be ordered and served starting from July 15.” In many daycares across Germany, as in the United States, children who have dietary restrictions for allergies or religious reasons are offered an alternative....