Living - working in Turkey |
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Nationalists target British holiday homes in Turkey
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24 Jul 2007 Tue 01:37 pm |
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Quoting KeithL: Again, this site is about promoting Turkey and she is a site administrator. Even her quote stating that the raeson Turks shouldn't get VISA's is because "they don't go home" might be a little inapropriate for a person in her position. |
It is a site about learning the Turkish language and discussing Turkey and its culture Keith. If you want to go to a "promotional" site, try the Turkish Tourist site.
The question kept arising about reciprocal arrangements with people residing in eachother's countries. We were just stating the reasons WHY those visa's are in place. Whether I agree with them or not is irrevelent.
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24 Jul 2007 Tue 01:45 pm |
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I guess I'm a bit naive then. To me this site has always been more than a place just to learn turkish.
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24 Jul 2007 Tue 01:48 pm |
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But don't forget one significant point. The statement in her post is a crime in Turkey. I don't think the "owner" of this site keeps this site going only to get it banned from Turkish internet providers. I know that sound extreme, but this is true.
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24 Jul 2007 Tue 01:51 pm |
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Quoting KeithL: I think the most damaging part is that catwoman deleted her posts that crossed the line. Its easy now to say what she meant to say because its not here to be judged any longer.
Believe me, I criticisize something about Istanbul every day. The traffic, the air pollution, the hills, the traffic.... But making comments to criticize Ataturk is different. This would be similar to being on a Christian discussion board and damning Jesus.
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I disagree with the remark in bold. Atatürk was also a human being, and was in the wrong on some occasions as every single human being during the history of mankind. He might be criticised. However, insulting and criticism are totally unlike.
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24 Jul 2007 Tue 01:56 pm |
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I wasn't comparing Ataturk to Jesus as people. My point is that on a Christian website, it is going to get the general public upset by criticizing Jesus. You will get the same reaction from Turks by criticizing Ataturk. His powerful legacy is the reason behind the massive demonstations this summer.
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24 Jul 2007 Tue 02:56 pm |
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I locked this thread because of complaints.
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