Marthijn Uittenbogaard
Marthijn Uittenbogaard (b. Leiden, 21 April 1972) is a Minor Attracted Person, former Chairman and cofounder of the Dutch political party - PNVD. He has also held positions in Vereniging MARTIJN, including being chair. He gained fame after he came out as a pedophile, but he is also attracted to adults and has an adult partner. Uittenbogaard is known for his lack of fear and uncompromising style of activism - preferring to stand his ground according to a firm set of values rather than seek compromise or appeasement. Uittenbogaard is out as a Boylover[1]. In March 2021 it was announced that the Public Prosecution Service will prosecute Uittenbogaard and others for supposedly continuing the activities of the banned Vereniging MARTIJN.[2]
He was born on a farm on the outskirts of Leiden, into a prosperous Christian family with four children. His mother is 26 years younger than his father, who was the stricter parent.
In 2009, together with co-PNVD founder Norbert de Jonge, he published the book, De rede in het nauw. In addition, he has participated in debates, contributed to the weblog site of de Volkskrant, videos on YouTube, contributions to TV programs, columns, and his own wiki. Uittenbogaard was guest editor of the May 6 2021 issue of Propria Cures, a Dutch Magazine well-known for taking a hard line on freedom of expression.
Harassment
Uittenbogaard's positions have often led to harassment. Uittenbogaard had to deal with graffiti, demonstrations, vandalism, assault and threats against him. He has regularly received death threats, and windows of his home were smashed with fireworks, on one occasion causing a facial injury. In 2006, a debate between him and Michiel Smit was canceled because the organizer could not guarantee the safety of participants and visitors. In July 2011, he asked Prime Minister Mark Rutte for protective measures. In his own words, he has asked for camera security several times but has never received it, although he did receive a panic button so he could alert the police if he was under attack. He installed a camera himself, and mounted polycarbonate sheets on the windows of his house. In 2013, he had to be released by the police after he was attacked in Deventer. That same month, the police responded to a demonstration at a flat in Deventer where Uittenbogaard was located.
Both the Rabobank and the ABN AMRO bank refused him a bank account.
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External Links
- Wikipedia - Translated from NL Wikipedia. Dutch sources within.