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Re: new picture about armenian genocide
Look, as hard as it is to write this as an Armenian, we often get too emotional about the Genocide ( I often do as well) when it comes to arguing the case (which we shouldn't have to but unfortunately is the reality of the world we live in). We're easily suckered in to making harsh statements and it is true that we test each others veracity and question each others patriotism, ethnic origins and so forth. We start to attack each other and I'm afraid that Ara Baliozian is often correct in this regard. In that sense, we are no different than the Turks at times. The only difference is that their bellicosity seems to stem from general malevolence and ours stems from being the aggrieved party with no justice in sight. Not too many non-Armenians can or will understand and not that many will ever really care (unless they have suffered the same fate). That is simply a fact of life
But Bell is correct even if his remarks can see flippant. Much of Armenian resource cataloging is often hastily done and sloppy and sorry to say, very Oriental. The proof is there, we have it, its just not often written about well or displayed correctly. The Turks have basically conjured their arguments from thin air (or at the very least, inventing a history of what the wish had transpired to make themselves feel better but does not correspond with reality) and Armenian, although they are the truthful party, argue with anger instead of calm rationality---its hard not to, which is difficult task.
It is f***ing ludicrous and insulting that we should have to be so meticulous, as if we are stating our case for the prosecution in court...everyday. And yes, Bell is very caustic when making comments which only frustrates many of you even more and I do sense that he does this to get a rise. At the same time, if any of you have ever seen his postings over the years, you will know he is not a genocide denialist but in fact a very valuable member here. There are very few non-Armenians that have such a profound knowledge of Armenian history.
Sometimes perhaps depending on mood, age, general disposition, frame of reference, provocation, English proficiency, cultural background etc., we forget how to be polite to each other. I would ask that we give it a try.
We can all learn from each other and instead of jumping down each others throats or calling each other names, how about asking for clarity and showing each other some respect?
Thanks everyone.
Look, as hard as it is to write this as an Armenian, we often get too emotional about the Genocide ( I often do as well) when it comes to arguing the case (which we shouldn't have to but unfortunately is the reality of the world we live in). We're easily suckered in to making harsh statements and it is true that we test each others veracity and question each others patriotism, ethnic origins and so forth. We start to attack each other and I'm afraid that Ara Baliozian is often correct in this regard. In that sense, we are no different than the Turks at times. The only difference is that their bellicosity seems to stem from general malevolence and ours stems from being the aggrieved party with no justice in sight. Not too many non-Armenians can or will understand and not that many will ever really care (unless they have suffered the same fate). That is simply a fact of life
But Bell is correct even if his remarks can see flippant. Much of Armenian resource cataloging is often hastily done and sloppy and sorry to say, very Oriental. The proof is there, we have it, its just not often written about well or displayed correctly. The Turks have basically conjured their arguments from thin air (or at the very least, inventing a history of what the wish had transpired to make themselves feel better but does not correspond with reality) and Armenian, although they are the truthful party, argue with anger instead of calm rationality---its hard not to, which is difficult task.
It is f***ing ludicrous and insulting that we should have to be so meticulous, as if we are stating our case for the prosecution in court...everyday. And yes, Bell is very caustic when making comments which only frustrates many of you even more and I do sense that he does this to get a rise. At the same time, if any of you have ever seen his postings over the years, you will know he is not a genocide denialist but in fact a very valuable member here. There are very few non-Armenians that have such a profound knowledge of Armenian history.
Sometimes perhaps depending on mood, age, general disposition, frame of reference, provocation, English proficiency, cultural background etc., we forget how to be polite to each other. I would ask that we give it a try.
We can all learn from each other and instead of jumping down each others throats or calling each other names, how about asking for clarity and showing each other some respect?
Thanks everyone.
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