[mrerick]

There is a great deal of prejudice against conservatives evident in media coverage from Gerben's area. There are surely many sides to this that are not being discussed in the media, which specializes in sensationalizing such incidents.

There is a distinct prejudice against firearms and firearm owners there, regardless of the conditions of self defense involved.

This needs to play out. There is no assurance of fairness. Here in the US, I am one of the people that helped define and pass a legal doctrine in my state called the "Castle Doctrine", which Netherlands and Europe is sadly lacking. It would have likely been helpful in this case.