Regarding Cyprus...here's a post I made a while ago...

It might be interesting to look at what else was going on regarding Greece and Turkey at the time.

1955 - Greek Cypriots begin guerrilla war against British rule. The guerrilla movement, the National Organisation of Cypriot Combatants (EOKA), wants enosis (unification) with Greece.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/1021835.stm

For more history....

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Cyprus
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Here's another link about the history of who owned Cyprus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Cypriot_history

"None of my business" and who nominated you the TC police here."

I said it is none of our business...meaning the US government's business.

" You know nothing about my heritage or personal life, so
please don't assume I have nothing to do with Turkey or Armenians."

Your personal life is not the issue, International relations is the issue. As to your personal heritage or personal life. I don't know anything about it, and I don't care to. It is not the issue here.

"This is a public forum and I have every right to give my opinion. I see you never took your etiquette class yet."

I never stated you have no right to give your opinion. It seems nobody could stop you from inflicting your opinions anyway. Personal opinion is the problem. How about analysis based on a study of all sides of the issue? Hmmm...personal attacks....?

'Not every American is ignorant you would like to think and stated regarding this subject."

I did not say every American is ignorant, but most are quite uneducated regarding history, geography and international relations...and that's a fact.

"I happen to have friends who are Turkish who live here in the states and also are ashamed of Turkey's stand on the geonicide. Thankfully, they are in a country which allows for their opinion to be heard not imprisioned."

Like the free speach in designated "free speach zones"? You have gotten personal. I'm talking about cold facts. In the US we have more than enough issues to deal with. We don't need to be the World Police.

Yes dear AEnigma III, this is it. I'm surprised it IS being discussed here and not deleted, as I thought politics was one of those forbidden topics here. I must say though given the world situation today, it's hard not to touch on those forbidden topics. :-S

Very interesting Marion. I didn't know they went that far with harassing people. It appears Turkish politicians may have underestimated the persistence, organization and vitriol of the "Armenian genocide" activists. Most Americans are totally ignorant of the issue and don't find it important enough to pursue. Even then at that, in watching this issue unfold for a few years, I am amazed at how sources (wikipedia) has been edited in favor of the Armenian and Kurdish separatist interests. It is almost a daily event. There is a proliferation of websites advocating the Armenian side.

The issue of others making money off of the issue is serious, but there is another issue and that is one of territory and assets. It seems there are some who even go so far as to claim the Sevr Treaty is still valid.

As always, there is a convergence of interests. Some are up front and visible, some are not. If you look at just what territory they are interested in, you will notice it takes in some very valuable property. Very importantly are Lake Van,the headwaters of the Tigris and Euphrates, which both the Armenian interests and Kurdish separatists have laid claim to.

This is an important issue that has to be dealt with. It's like a gangrenous sore that is infecting the whole body.

What I'm seeing here seems to be, in essence, a question of semantics. Prayer is defined in Christianity differently than Islam.

In Islam there is Salat, which is the formally proscribed 5 times a day prayer. It includes a set series of formal steps. One must take formal ablution, find a clean place to make the salat That has given rise to the prayer carpets so loved for their beautiful design. The prayer rug is kept clean so as to offer a Muslim a clean place to make salat. The Muslim then determines the correct position of Mecca and goes through a series of body positions. The body positions help to keep the body flexible and in good health.

In the case some of these are not available, allowances are made. For instance, if one can't bend, they can sit. In these cases reference to a teacher is sought so as to understand how to fulfill one's obligation to the best of their ability.

There is in Islam, also what is called dhua, which is probably closer to what Christians consider prayer. Dhua can take place in any situation and does not include the formality of salat.

Gee Gabbriy, I wouldn't worry about one's physical endowments, rather worry about what is in your heart, soul and mind. The most beautiful and well endowed women have had some of the most tragic lives. Marlyn Monroe was very attractive woman, who had a very tragic love life. Britney Spears life thus far leaves little to envy, IMHO being physically beautiful can be a real curse.