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Often times I've found myself trying to imagine what it would be like to be an Armenian living among Turks in Turkey. Would the issue of genocide come up on a daily basis? Would I become one of those Armenians who say, "well, that was a long time ago... let's just move on"? Furthermore, what would it be like to be a proud Turkish citizen, and an Armenian activist at the same time?
The personna of Hrant Dink answered all these questions for me.
Hrant Dink was a true modern-day Armenian intellectual and hero. He was an activist... someone who inspired others (Armenians and Turks alike) with his values, ideals and especially courage. Being tried and convicted of "insulting Turkishness" did not stop him from speaking out about the Armenian Genocide and issues like democracy in Turkey. He was a proud Armenian, who never forgot his roots - and also a proud Turk, who wanted only the best for his country.
Armenians all over the world, and Turkish citizens have lost a great asset.
Asdvadz Hokin Loosavoreh.
The personna of Hrant Dink answered all these questions for me.
Hrant Dink was a true modern-day Armenian intellectual and hero. He was an activist... someone who inspired others (Armenians and Turks alike) with his values, ideals and especially courage. Being tried and convicted of "insulting Turkishness" did not stop him from speaking out about the Armenian Genocide and issues like democracy in Turkey. He was a proud Armenian, who never forgot his roots - and also a proud Turk, who wanted only the best for his country.
Armenians all over the world, and Turkish citizens have lost a great asset.
Asdvadz Hokin Loosavoreh.
posted by shooosh at 10:47 AM
2 Comments:
Well you don't have to live in |Turkey to hear the pusillanimous "That was a long time ago" phrase .
I had to box the ears of a friend of mine's son in Greece. During a conversation about the Turks and the genocide, the youngster, a stripling 22 year old quipped "that was a long time ago" . I delivered a sharp blow to his right cheek. I said to him he must never utter those shameful words in front of me ever again. He slunked out of sight, red faced. I spoke to the priest of the church and asked him what were these youngsters up to these days with "it was a long time ago".
"I delivered a sharp blow to his right cheek....I said to him he must never utter those shameful words in front of me ever again. He slunked out of sight, red faced."
Nice job Levon hitting a 22 year old young man. I personally feel you did a great injustice to that fellow. He may of been misguided by his words but I don't think he deserved a violent reaction from you. Besides, you should have asked that young man what he was up too instead of a clue-less priest. I mean, come on Levon, does any priest really know what "youngsters up to these days". Communication is key to resolve dispute, not violence.
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