Thousands in Norway Sing Peace Song Children Of The Rainbow Against Right-Wing Terrorism (Edited)

Tens of thousands of people have protested in Norway against the anti-immigration views of Anders Behring Breivik, as they sang a peace song derided by the terrorist.

A crowd of around 40,000 in the capital Oslo chose 'Children of the Rainbow' which celebrates the type of multi-cultural society Breivik has said he despised and one he dismissed during his trial as Marxist propaganda.

Thousands of Norwegians also held similar musical demonstrations in squares across the country.

Breivik mentioned the tune as an example of how he believes "cultural Marxists" have infiltrated its schools and weakened its society. He claimed the song had been used to brainwash the country's youth into supporting immigration.

Breivik has admitted carrying out twin attacks on July 22 last year - including a bomb he planted outside government offices in the capital which killed eight people.

The other atrocity was a shooting rampage at the ruling Labour Party's annual youth camp on Utoya island that left 69 others dead, mostly teenagers.

He said he was targeting the party because he claims it has betrayed the country by opening its borders to Muslim immigrants.

But he has denied criminal guilt, saying he did so in defence of Norwegian ethnic purity.

After singing, people in Oslo then walked along several streets to the court where Breivik is on trial, close to the site of the bombing.

Most left roses, a symbol of the Labour Party, on the security fence around the building.

The musical protest came on the ninth day of Breivik's trial, where survivors of the two attacks began giving evidence.

Children of the Rainbow

A sky full of stars.
Blue sea as far as you can see.
A land where flowers grow.
Could you want more?
Together we will live
every sister and every brother.
Small children of the rainbow
and a flourishing world.

Some believe there is no point.
Others waste their time with talk.
Some believe that we can live on
plastic and synthetic foods.
And some steal from the young,
who are sent out to fight.
Some steal from the many
who will come after us.

Refrain:

Say it to all the children!
And tell every father and mother.
We still have a chance
to share our hope for this world.

Refrain:

Say it to all the children!
And tell every father and mother.
We still have a chance
to share our hope for this world.

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[TheFreeAdviceMan]

Irrational and Prejudice-based hate is wrong from anyone towards anyone. Those who want to perpetuate violent conflicts for profit and/or insane ideological purposes ( sick people like Breivik and those who attacked and murdered innocent Jews, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Hindus and others on 9/11 ) will never defeat Unity-in-Diversity Humanity! NEVER! Fascism of any kind is the enemy of the Human Individual and societies that Respect Human Individuals.

[22mccloskey]

Nothing but respect from an American who admires such strong unity. You Norwegians are a remarkable people..

[Ikhebgeennickname]

Actually Scandinavia IS already the rape capital of the north-west. Did you know that, and everybody here should take notice of this, that Sweden is rape country nr. 1 in Europe? Yes, that is true. Norwegians aren't allowed to critisize the problems of their country. They are digging their own graves, while the world is watching.

[Ikhebgeennickname]

From which planet are you coming. Ofcourse it does.

[Mike Lane]

I need a list of reasons, not incoherent responses. For awhile I've been waiting for someone to explain to legitimate reasons why diversity is a stregth. I have yet to hear it.

[TheFreeAdviceMan]

Where is our World in all Infinity?

[Mike Lane]

That is a great reason. Can you name more? I'm really curious. I've been thinking about starting a diversity organization, but I need reasons to justify it.

[TheFreeAdviceMan]

Get help fast. And don't bother to ask why about that too!

[Mike Lane]

Can you name some strengths of diversity/ multi-culturalism?

[John Smith]

40,000 people proving him right.

[StoogeWatcher]

And you're the idiot who lives in an all-white neighbourhood while lecturing everyone else on "diversity."