Originally posted by karoaper

On a serious note: what you said is essentially important to Armenia's survival. You have not broken your ties and you plan on returning. I don't have a problem with Armenians leaving Armenia for economic reasons, I have a problem with Armenians <<abandoning>> Armenia. You just made a noble claim by stating that you will retun to give back to your nation. Unfortunately, I don't see too much of that attitude.
Look at the overall Armenian population within LA - its very sad. Its always petty excuses and complaints. We Armenians have still not be able to develop a healthy sense of objective nationalism, its always conditional. and this appplies to both diaspora Armenians and native Armenians.
I myself am a Spiurkahai. However, I want to move to Armenia within the next few years. Like you, I want to give to the nation, I want to be a part of the evolution of the nation. I am fully aware that I am going to encounter a lot of hostility and corruption, but that is our fatherland, we cant give up. This is a chance we have been waiting for hundreds of years. Therefore, we need to be patient.
The corrupt officials and the mafia don't represent our culture and our nation, and they sure as hell won't determine our future.
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