From the POV open letter to Caesuur | November 02

was there as a private person, something that obviously could not have been the case.

Important in this is the following: Already on Saturday October 20 the POV informed the alderman that his Tweet was unwise and raised questions. The alderman did not respond to this, and then the case went on explosively on social media, after which he later withdrew his tweet - too late.

In your letter you assume that in an art form much can be done, a lot must be possible. And that's true for us. But the artist also has to deal with the society he lives in, and the emotions and values that play a role there. It's good to get a message like the Uwe, but do not cry crocodile tears if others do not appreciate this: that is locked in the chosen approach. As far as the alderman is concerned: He has withdrawn his tweet and made his apologies. This did not repair the damage, but closed the case for the POV.

Sincerely, Fraction POV Pim Kraan Sr. Ruud Kleefman