Some groups here have also called for the boycotting of Danish goods. Come to think of it, there aren't that many Danish goods to boycott.
- Havarti Cheese
- LEGO
- Bang & Olufsen Stereo
- Carlsburg Beer
- Hans Christian Andersen Fairy tales
- Butter cookies
But no worries, no riots or protests here in Aceh (yet). A few of my staff have told me that they really don't feel comfortable with the depiction of the Prophet and they think it would be enough to have the Danish government apologize on behalf of the paper that originally published the cartoons.
No Danes and also no sign of St. Valentine in Aceh. It's a relief to see that Hallmark has yet to penetrate the entire world! Haven't seen a single cupid or anything that is heart shaped! I guess this holy day of commodified love has yet to spread to this part of the world. Apparently even in Jakarta, it's not a big deal. Only some of the 5-star hotels have special events. But I do miss seeing clueless guys scramble around the drug store last minute and picking up a box of Russell Stover's chocolate (bleeeeh) and some uber cheese Hallmark creation.
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But are they boycotting DANISHES!!! Oh lord, what would I do without my morning donut. Actually, I think that would only happen in the U.S. - boycotting danishes to protest against Denmark. Or we'd re-name them freedom donuts.
Did I hear you say you're hiring office workers? Locals for low level positions?
Our project has a pretty low expat to local staff ratio. 8 expats to about 100 locals (hiring another 30 in a few weeks). Some of the larger international NGOs like Oxfam, Save The Children and CARE have about 50-80 expats each in Aceh province alone!...next time you donate money to one of these big NGOs, know that a good chunk will be going towards ops.
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