Armenian Votes or Not?

[Geoffrey S]

Can't say I've yet seen a serious history book yet which denies the atrocities. Everyone agrees, except Turkey. Can't really see the point in denial - though it has served well in keeping the issue bottled up for a long, long time. But why bother? Every nation has it's stains, certainly in that time period, what exactly would the damage be in acknowledging this one? Most nations have come out all the stronger, and come across as more trustworthy, for facing their past. Not doing so implies doubts in the strength and solidarity of the Turkish state, and an unwillingness to face those.

[LeftEyeNine]

Can't say I've yet seen a serious history book yet which denies the atrocities. Everyone agrees, except Turkey. Can't really see the point in denial - though it has served well in keeping the issue bottled up for a long, long time. But why bother? Every nation has it's stains, certainly in that time period, what exactly would the damage be in acknowledging this one? Most nations have come out all the stronger, and come across as more trustworthy, for facing their past. Not doing so implies doubts in the strength and solidarity of the Turkish state, and an unwillingness to face those.

This is not an Armenian Issue debate. Please.

If you're eager on the topic, open one. I'll be right there.

P.S. Wonderful pic, Louis.