http://www.armenianweekly.com/2009/10/18/human-rights-activist-in-turkey-to-write-column-for-weekly/ Published by the Hairenik Association, Inc. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:57:23 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.armenianweekly.com/2009/10/18/human-rights-activist-in-turkey-to-write-column-for-weekly/comment-page-1/#comment-4493 Stepan Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:17:40 +0000 http://www.armenianweekly.com/?p=4238#comment-4493   Gor, I  with your comments . My belief that Turkey's end of denial and a sincere approachtowards reconciliation with be fueled by changes from within their society.We need to acknowledge this and,yes, criticize it, when appropriate. Insight into their diverse culture will be valuable if we are to engage in meaningful dialogue. It is incredible how little we know about each other; yet our paths intersect frequently. We are all aware of the Turkish historical position the last 75 years to eliminate Armenians from the history of Anatolia and the impact that has had on common Turkish citizens. We also are handicapped by a lack of knowldge. This type of journalism hopefully will lead to more dialogue, questions and insight. Our cause will only be improved by an educated and enlightened base. Justice and reconciliation.....   Gor, I  with your comments . My belief that Turkey’s end of denial and a sincere approachtowards reconciliation with be fueled by changes from within their society.We need to acknowledge this and,yes, criticize it, when appropriate. Insight into their diverse culture will be valuable if we are to engage in meaningful dialogue. It is incredible how little we know about each other; yet our paths
intersect frequently. We are all aware of the Turkish historical position the last 75 years to eliminate
Armenians from the history of Anatolia and the impact that has had on common Turkish citizens. We also are handicapped by a lack of knowldge. This type of journalism hopefully will lead to more dialogue, questions and insight. Our cause will only be improved by an educated and enlightened
base. Justice and reconciliation…..

]]> http://www.armenianweekly.com/2009/10/18/human-rights-activist-in-turkey-to-write-column-for-weekly/comment-page-1/#comment-4491 Gor Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:07:35 +0000 http://www.armenianweekly.com/?p=4238#comment-4491  Stepan wrote, "It is important that we, in the diaspora, gain as much insight into the thinking within Turkey as possible."   Yes, though I would prefer gaining insight into not only the gangster government in Armenia but also Russia's influence there.   For the most part, I respect Turkish human rights advocates, but one caveat if I may: they advocate for Turkey, not Armenia.  Let us remember that.    Stepan wrote, “It is important that we, in the diaspora, gain as much insight into the thinking within Turkey as possible.”  
Yes, though I would prefer gaining insight into not only the gangster government in Armenia but also Russia’s influence there.  
For the most part, I respect Turkish human rights advocates, but one caveat if I may: they advocate for Turkey, not Armenia.  Let us remember that.
 

]]> http://www.armenianweekly.com/2009/10/18/human-rights-activist-in-turkey-to-write-column-for-weekly/comment-page-1/#comment-4486 Stepan Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:24:49 +0000 http://www.armenianweekly.com/?p=4238#comment-4486   This looks like a progressive move that will add to the your readers'  depth and perspective on the issues of our times. It is important that we, in the diaspora, gain as much insight into the thinking within Turkey as possible. We have much to learn and this will add substance to our exposure. I look forward to this entry in the Weekly.   This looks like a progressive move that will add to the your readers’  depth and perspective on the issues of our times. It is important that we, in the diaspora, gain as much insight into the thinking within Turkey as possible. We have much to learn and this will add substance to our exposure. I look forward to this entry in the Weekly.

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