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In the wonderland of ruins
Turkey's history is even more rich and complicated than its convoluted present.
By Gary Kamiya [2007-07-10]

  • sheesh

    Let's all take a deep breath:

    alright now...the Genocide of the Armenians was horrific, brutal, and a stain on humanity. The fact that the Turkish government has not owned up to it is also appalling, and the fact that western governments (United States and Canada at least) also haven't recognized it is shameful.

    however....

    To criticize Gary Kamiya for not mentioning it in a travelogue is simply preposterous.

    Would you do the same if he had written something about his trip to Germany?

    "Gary, how can you talk about how beautiful Berlin is in the spring without mentioning the horrors of Hitler? FOR SHAME!"

    (seems kinda preposterous donnit?)

    p.s. Gary, I'm beginning to suspect you are far and away the best Writer on Salon's staff...man you turn a good phrase!

    cheers,

    -- debaser
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    Tuesday, July 10, 2007 02:13 PM
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