Dear Folks,
Below is an excerpt from the article by a writer for “Afrika”, a Turkish Cypriot daily newspaper featuring opposing views against Turkey’s presence in Cyprus.
Though being Cypriot myself, I do not completely subscribe to every views of their columnists, this article, however, has got me deeply moved.
Sorry, I could not copy and paste the original (Turkish) text as access to this daily’s web is obstructed. Still, the link is http://www.afrikagazetesi.com for those who may want to try from their own location.
Written by Bülent Aykut. 25/07/2008.
Headline
Whenever there is lack of conscience, there is lack of justice..
(Vicdanın olmadığı yerde adalet de olmaz).
“I want justice” is what Rakel Dink was crying out loud in the courtroom.
Let us take look at the history...if we don’t mind.
Vahran Papazyan and Mıgır Mıgıryan who were to represent Turkey in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and who had to rely on their own meager resources were both Armenians.
Garbis “the Iron Fist” Zakaryan holding Turkish, Balkan and Middle East boxing championships trained Cemal Kamacı’s for several years making him the first professional European champion.
Zakaryan was involved in boxing all around the world.
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu’s (aka “Garbis the Tinmaker”), who played in the football club VEFA, unforgettable two goals against Switzerland and is still fresh in the memories.
And Varujan Arslanyan from Galatasaray team...
Ara Güler, a worldwide known photographer...
Kenan Pars (Kirkor Cezveciyan) the unforgettable star in Turkish films...
Famous singer-interpreter Asu Maralman (Silva Vursalıoğlu)...
Toto Karaca, the Turkish theater myth and the tough guy of the turkish movies, Turgut Özatay..
The director-producer Nişan Hançer (Nişan Hançeryan)...
Sarıyer football club’s legendary top scorer Garo who could go on till his 50s.
Mine Koşan with her nightingale voice..
Another veteran of Turkish filmmaking, Sami Hazinses also a composer and poet.
Still another legendary name in the Turkish movies, the beloved Vahi Öz..
All of the above are Armenian citizens of Turkey..
I wish all the best of health for those who are still living.
My sincere condoleances to those who passed away..
I too, want justice..
On behalf of Hrant Dink who was murdered for being Armenian and on account of his thoughts, I am crying out for justice.
Last but least, I would like to add the following comments:
An Armenian citizen of Turkey can not be promoted to “Officer” rank in the Turkish Army nor he can be even an ordinary cop.
Armenians can serve in the army but they can’t even become a corporal..
They are born to become suspects for being Armenians...
Potential criminals conspiring against Turkish Republic....
So much about turkish state of mind in our contemporary world.
OMG !
Rakel Dink has been crying out: “I want justice”.
And why they keep stalling this process....?
..waiting for a “just” judge like Nubar Terziyan starring as such in Turkish movies?
He too, was an Armenian, uncle of Fedon (singer).
He died of natural cause unlike Hrant Dink who was assasinated treacherously.
Whenever there is lack of conscience, there is lack of justice..
Below is an excerpt from the article by a writer for “Afrika”, a Turkish Cypriot daily newspaper featuring opposing views against Turkey’s presence in Cyprus.
Though being Cypriot myself, I do not completely subscribe to every views of their columnists, this article, however, has got me deeply moved.
Sorry, I could not copy and paste the original (Turkish) text as access to this daily’s web is obstructed. Still, the link is http://www.afrikagazetesi.com for those who may want to try from their own location.
Written by Bülent Aykut. 25/07/2008.
Headline
Whenever there is lack of conscience, there is lack of justice..
(Vicdanın olmadığı yerde adalet de olmaz).
“I want justice” is what Rakel Dink was crying out loud in the courtroom.
Let us take look at the history...if we don’t mind.
Vahran Papazyan and Mıgır Mıgıryan who were to represent Turkey in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics and who had to rely on their own meager resources were both Armenians.
Garbis “the Iron Fist” Zakaryan holding Turkish, Balkan and Middle East boxing championships trained Cemal Kamacı’s for several years making him the first professional European champion.
Zakaryan was involved in boxing all around the world.
Garbis İstanbulluoğlu’s (aka “Garbis the Tinmaker”), who played in the football club VEFA, unforgettable two goals against Switzerland and is still fresh in the memories.
And Varujan Arslanyan from Galatasaray team...
Ara Güler, a worldwide known photographer...
Kenan Pars (Kirkor Cezveciyan) the unforgettable star in Turkish films...
Famous singer-interpreter Asu Maralman (Silva Vursalıoğlu)...
Toto Karaca, the Turkish theater myth and the tough guy of the turkish movies, Turgut Özatay..
The director-producer Nişan Hançer (Nişan Hançeryan)...
Sarıyer football club’s legendary top scorer Garo who could go on till his 50s.
Mine Koşan with her nightingale voice..
Another veteran of Turkish filmmaking, Sami Hazinses also a composer and poet.
Still another legendary name in the Turkish movies, the beloved Vahi Öz..
All of the above are Armenian citizens of Turkey..
I wish all the best of health for those who are still living.
My sincere condoleances to those who passed away..
I too, want justice..
On behalf of Hrant Dink who was murdered for being Armenian and on account of his thoughts, I am crying out for justice.
Last but least, I would like to add the following comments:
An Armenian citizen of Turkey can not be promoted to “Officer” rank in the Turkish Army nor he can be even an ordinary cop.
Armenians can serve in the army but they can’t even become a corporal..
They are born to become suspects for being Armenians...
Potential criminals conspiring against Turkish Republic....
So much about turkish state of mind in our contemporary world.
OMG !
Rakel Dink has been crying out: “I want justice”.
And why they keep stalling this process....?
..waiting for a “just” judge like Nubar Terziyan starring as such in Turkish movies?
He too, was an Armenian, uncle of Fedon (singer).
He died of natural cause unlike Hrant Dink who was assasinated treacherously.
Whenever there is lack of conscience, there is lack of justice..